Overview
The Marine Fitter role focuses on the installation, alignment, and commissioning of mechanical systems on aluminium vessels within the shipbuilding and vessel refit sector. The successful candidate will work closely with the Supervisor and be responsible for various mechanical engineering tasks that contribute to the successful build and maintenance of vessels.
Responsibilities
- Install main engines, gensets, gearboxes, and auxiliary machinery on prepared seatings; set chocks, shims, and resilient mounts.
- Align shafting and couplings to tolerance using laser or optical alignment; fit sterntubes, bearings, and seals.
- Install steering gear, rudders, thrusters, winches, cranes, and deck fittings.
- Fit pumps, sea chests, valves, strainers, and machinery-space systems, collaborating with pipe fitters.
- Work from GA drawings, machinery arrangements, and manufacturers’ installation manuals.
- Assist with setting to work, sea trials, and snagging; record torque settings and alignment readings.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a fitter in shipbuilding, boatbuilding, or marine repair.
- Completion of a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or marine engineering.
- Proficient in reading mechanical drawings and machinery arrangements.
- Competent with alignment equipment, dial gauges, torque tools, and lifting/slinging.
- Familiarity with galvanic isolation between dissimilar metals in an aluminium hull.