Fitter cum fabricator (Marine)

Job Title: Fitter cum Fabricator (Marine Industry)
Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years
Location: Kochi

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Fitter cum Fabricator with hands-on experience in the marine industry. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in fabrication, structural fitting, welding assistance, and mechanical fitting for marine components such as hulls, piping systems, and vessel structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication and fitting works on ships, barges, offshore platforms, and marine structures.
• Cut, bend, shape, and assemble metal sheets, pipes, and steel plates as per drawings.
• Assist welders and ensure proper alignment, fit-up, and finishing of components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and layout plans.
• Carry out fitting works for hulls, bulkheads, piping systems, supports, brackets, foundations, and structural parts.
• Ensure quality control, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with marine standards.
• Operate fabrication tools: grinders, gas cutting sets, hydraulic presses, drills, and measuring instruments.
• Conduct repair, modification, and rework as required during ship maintenance or refits.
• Follow safety regulations, PPE usage, and permit-to-work systems onboard.
• Coordinate with welders, supervisors, and QA/QC teams to complete tasks efficiently.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of marine structural fitting and fabrication techniques
• Ability to read technical drawings and fabrication sketches
• Experience in steel plate and pipe fabrication
• Good knowledge of alignment, levels, tolerances, and measurement instruments
• Understanding of basic welding processes (MIG, ARC, TIG – assist level)
• Safety-conscious with awareness of marine yard practices
• Problem-solving skills and team coordination abilities

Qualification

• ITI / Diploma in Fitter / Fabrication / Mechanical Trade (Preferred)
• Marine yard / shipbuilding / offshore fabrication experience mandatory

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹1,500.00 per day

Work Location: In person