As a leading national skilled trade organization, we have the resources to help you maximize the skills you’ve developed and to contribute positively to your trade.

LEAD offers great benefits such as paid holidays* and paid sick leave* (

subject to eligibility requirements) and allows you to CHOOSE how and where you utilize your hard-won skills, along with the opportunity to grow your experience level.

Your team at LEAD want you to have a great fit at a company that values your contributions.

Based on your work ethic, development and dedication to your role, with support from your local branch and job-site leadership, you will develop and strengthen your skill sets

We are seeking Shipfitter Class 1 and 2 to become part of our team!

Your responsibilities will include :

• Assist with steel and structural work in all stages of repair and modernization of marine vessels.
• Keep work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift.
• Prepare work area for hot work as directed by the supervisor or journeyman. Grind and prepare steel and aluminum for installation or succeeding task as directed by the supervisor or journeyman.
• Assist with the construction of templates and fabrication of other structures.

Requirements for this role include :

• Basic understanding of structural repair procedures and a strong aptitude and ability to follow directions. Understand basic knowledge of ship terminology, measurements and the ability to read job specifications and drawings.
• Physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Basic understanding of power and hand tools used for the shipfitting trade including mauls, grinders, circular and reciprocating saws and drills.

Please contact us at Aaron Taylor at 951 906 5210

LEAD is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Last updated : 2024-06-17