Shape the Future of Maritime Manufacturing — Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Career Fitter!
Location: Ashland City, TN Schedule: 2nd shift, 4pm to 1:30am Payrate: $21 - $25/hour
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading company in the maritime industry to hire motivated and skilled Career Fitters who are ready to contribute to large-scale maritime and industrial projects. If you enjoy hands-on work, reading blueprints, working with tools, and building structures with precision and craftsmanship, this opportunity is for you.
As a Career Fitter, you’ll play a key role in assembling and preparing critical structural components that keep maritime operations moving forward safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll work in a fast-paced industrial environment supporting fabrication and assembly operations while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and technical specifications
Measure materials and components accurately to specifications
Cut and wash materials using an oxy-fuel torch
Perform tack welding as part of assembly preparation
Identify and organize parts for proper assembly sequence
Operate overhead cranes when required
Follow all workplace safety rules, procedures, and best practices
Participate in safety initiatives and committee activities when applicable
Support production operations with additional assigned duties
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of fitting or related industrial experience
Basic understanding of blueprints, diagrams, and specification documents
Basic fitting and fabrication skills
Ability to perform basic math calculations involving fractions and carpentry math
Ability to successfully pass a six-part practical tackers test using an oxy-fuel cutting torch
Comfortable working above ground and at heights
Ability to climb ladders and stairs safely
Comfortable working in narrow or confined spaces for extended periods
Physical ability to kneel, bend, stand, and walk for long durations
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in maritime, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial environments
Overhead crane operation experience
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Reliable work ethic and strong teamwork skills
Ready to Build Your Future?
If you’re hardworking, safety-focused, and ready to take your fitting career to the next level, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and start building your future with PDS Tech Commercial!
Pay Details: $21.00 to $25.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
