What is a shipfitter helper and how to become one

Key steps to become a shipfitter helper

1. Explore shipfitter helper education requirements

   Most common shipfitter helper degrees

   High School Diploma

   47.2 %

   Diploma

   19.4 %

   Associate

   11.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific shipfitter helper skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Tack	77.61%
   Tack Welding	22.39%

3. Complete relevant shipfitter helper training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New shipfitter helpers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a shipfitter helper based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real shipfitter helper resumes.

4. Research shipfitter helper duties and responsibilities

   • Check water Softner (PHP).
   • Tighten turnbuckles of guy wires to hold bulkheads and stanchions in position for welding.
   • Repair and insulate pipes on vessel using temp mats, rubber, wool, and fiberglass cloth.
   • Use a hydraulic trim press then use forklift to carry metal bins with forge product to QC.

5. Prepare your shipfitter helper resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your shipfitter helper resume.

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6. Apply for shipfitter helper jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a shipfitter helper job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams