Shipfitter

HKA EnterprisesShipfitterPennsylvaniaBenefitsFuture Jobs

Philadelphia, PA

$32.00 /Hour  •  $150 /Day  •  40 Hours /Week
Future Hiring Date: 5/11/2026
Posted Date 5/04/2026
Job Description

HKA Enterprise is looking for Shipfitters in Philadelphia, PA!

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Shipfitters to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing ship components with precision and efficiency. Your expertise will ensure the structural integrity and quality of maritime projects while adhering to safety standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex shipbuilding tasks in a fast-paced environment that values craftsmanship and technical excellence.

Job Title: Shipfitter

Wages:

- $32.00/Hr

- $150.00/day Per Diem offered, if eligible

- $1000 sign-on Bonus

Shift:

- Must be able to work any shift

Job Functions:

- Work independently according to instructions, rules and other standards.

- Frequently utilizes a variety of shipbuilding tools (grinders, torches, etc.)

- Frequently reads shipbuilding blueprints and other technical documents

- Frequently responsible for basic plate and stiffener assembly

- Frequently responsible for large panel and double bottom production, including pre-outfitting

- Frequently responsible for web line production, including plate cutting

Requirements:

4 Years experience in shipyards with shipbuilding production or ship repair businesses with manufacturing of heavy steel structures production of pressure vessels, boilers and other similar quality products welding and fitting, hand tools and industrial safety

- Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints

- Drug screen and background check required

**Must successfully pass 1st Class Skill Test in Pascagoula MS or Philadelphia, PA**

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Vision insurance

- Referral Bonuses

Company Overview
HKA Enterprises is a multinational organization with over four decades of experience delivering top-tier workforce solutions to leading industries worldwide. Our expertise spans contingent labor staffing, direct hire placements, payroll services, and more, primarily serving the aerospace and defense, automotive, construction, manufacturing, and shipbuilding sectors.

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
Salary32.00 Hour

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