Shipboard Fitter – Engine Department

About the role

The Shipboard Fitter supports the Engine Department on Explora Journeys cruise vessels, focusing on maintenance, repairs and welding tasks. You will work closely with engineering officers to ensure all machinery remains operational and compliant with maritime standards.

Key responsibilities

• Consult daily with the Staff Engineer and 1° Engineer Officer on maintenance methods and procedures.
• Assist Engine Department personnel in the repair and upkeep of all shipboard machinery, with an emphasis on welding.
• Prepare requisitions for stores and consumables, maintain accurate inventory records, and control material issuance to prevent waste.
• Ensure all materials are properly stored, preserved and secured to avoid damage or deterioration.
• Follow all safety and injury‑prevention rules, adhering to accepted standards and flag‑state regulations.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of shipboard experience as a welder, fitter or engine repairman on a cruise ship (MSC or similar).
• Secondary school graduation with any licences required by the company.
• Familiarity with Chapter 26 of MSC Fleet regulations and international sanitation standards, including Explora Journeys protocols.
• Compliance with flag‑state health, physical and safety requirements.
• Fluent English (B1 level); additional European languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Welding
• Fitting
• Engine repair
• Inventory management
• Knowledge of maritime regulations (Chapter 26 MSC Fleet)
• Understanding of sanitation standards and STCW 95 documentation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on luxury cruise vessels with a focus on safety and sustainability.
• Professional development within a growing cruise line.
• Dynamic, multicultural onboard environment.