Advanced Ship Fitter
Hutco•Portsmouth, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Hutco, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Advanced Shipfitters / Fabricators for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of documented commercial or naval shipfitting experience. This position requires advanced structural fabrication, multi-pass tack welding, burning, heating, and the ability to interpret complex structural drawings and blueprints.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of documented commercial or naval experience as a First Class Shipfitter
- Proficient in multi-pass tack welding
- Experience using oxygen/propane burning and heating torches
- Ability to read and interpret complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and fractional dimensions
- Familiarity with applicable shipbuilding OSHA safety requirements
- Successfully complete the Multi-Pass Tack Welder Qualification Test using the SMAW process with MIL-10718-M (A-5A) filler metal (Vertical Up 3F, Overhead 4F)
- Pass the required qualification testing without prior training at the Newport News welding school
Responsibilities
- Advanced structural fabrication
- Multi-pass tack welding
- Burning
- Heating
- Interpreting complex structural drawings and blueprints
- Laying out, assembling, fitting, and replacing structural piece parts, hull inserts, and penetrations
- Working in physically demanding shipbuilding, marine, or heavy steel fabrication environments
- Using grinders, needle guns, and other vibratory tools
- Using air carbon arc gouging
Benefits
- Medical / Prescription
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Short Term Disability
- Term Life Benefits
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit
- Per diem is available for individuals who qualify
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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