Shipfitter Jobs in Lake Charles, LA
Lay out, cut, fit, and align steel plate and structure for the welders.
What a shipfitter does at AMS
Shipfitters turn plans into steel — reading blueprints, laying out and cutting plate and structural members, then fitting, bracing, and tacking them into alignment so the welders can finish the joint. It's the layout and fit-up craft at the front of every structural job, on new construction and repair alike, and it demands a sharp eye for tolerance and a feel for how a hull goes together.
Marine work in the Lake Charles market
Lake Charles is a heavy pipe-and-module fabrication market driven by the region's LNG buildout, alongside marine-support and tug work on the Calcasieu ship channel — a real pool of pipe welders and fitters that AMS recruits from.
- Port of Lake Charles marine terminals
- LNG module & pipe fabrication
Named as public-record market activity — where marine work happens in this area, not a statement of AMS contracts.
- Metro population
- 245,973
- Median household income
- $67,010
- Average commute
- 23 min
- Cost of living (US = 100)
- 89.543
Source: U.S. Census ACS · BEA.
Shipfitter jobs in Lake Charles — FAQ
Does AMS hire shipfitters in Lake Charles?
AMS recruits shipfitters across the Gulf Coast, including the Lake Charles market, for marine fabrication and repair work. Apply and tell us your trade, your experience, and whether you can travel.
What do I need to get hired as a shipfitter?
All roles require the ability to pass a shipyard safety orientation and a drug screen, and a TWIC card is often needed for yard access. Bring your certifications and experience — apply and an AMS representative will go over the specifics.
Is travel or per-diem work available?
AMS staffs marine projects across the Gulf Coast, and travel with per-diem is common in this trade. If you're open to traveling for the right job, note it on your application — it opens up more work.
Ready to work as a shipfitter in Lake Charles?
Tell us your trade and experience — an AMS representative will follow up. Résumé optional.