Shipfitters is in the Mechanical Repair and Precision Crafts Career Cluster. Work Setting Shipfitters work outdoors in noisy, dusty areas near or over water. There is danger of injury from flying bits of metal and from falling off scaffolds. They wear protective clothing and safety devices. Most shipfitters belong to a union.
Wages vary according to training and experience.
Entry level wages may be lower. Average monthly wage is unavailable at this time. There were 20 people employed as shipfitters in Indiana in 1990. It is estimated that between 1990 and 2005, about 1 job per year will need to be filled in this occupation. This job may be either a newly created position or a job resulting from the replacement of a current worker.