Shipfitter Career

*A job as a Shipfitter falls under the broader career category of Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic : Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing. Includes shipfitters.


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Layout Workers, Metal and Plasti Career

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High School Diploma usually needed for this career