Shipfitter Jobs in Morgan City, 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 Morgan City market
Morgan City grew up around the offshore-oil and shipbuilding trade at the mouth of the Atchafalaya, and Conrad's home yard still builds and repairs vessels here. It's a short reach from Houma and part of the Louisiana market AMS recruits from.
- Conrad Shipyard
- Bollinger Amelia
Named as public-record market activity — where marine work happens in this area, not a statement of AMS contracts.
Shipfitter jobs in Morgan City — FAQ
Does AMS hire shipfitters in Morgan City?
AMS recruits shipfitters across the Gulf Coast, including the Morgan City 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 Morgan City?
Tell us your trade and experience — an AMS representative will follow up. Résumé optional.