Experienced Fitter Oakland Industrial Park (Oip)

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Fitters are often called the "carpenters" of shipbuilding or "Artists of Steel". Fitters read, interpret, plan and execute from drawings and procedures. Fitters measure, cut, grind, fit, align and tack weld parts as small your finger nail to the large sub-assemblies and super lifts that form the structural body of the ship. Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude. Fitters build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship. Fitters are expected to climb and work in high areas or crawl and work in cramped confine spaces and perform tasks with all kinds of working conditions in-between. A fitter will apply their skills in the shops, platens, dry-docks and onboard ships in support of new construction, ship repair and ship overhauls.

Requirements

1+ yr experience in fitting/carpentry or the like
Able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
Able to lift 40 lbs.
Must take and pass a respirator fit test.
Able to work assigned shift as production needs.
Able to pass Work Keys testing requirements and Physical Agility Test.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, plan and execute from drawings and procedures.
Measure, cut, grind, fit, align and tack weld parts.
Build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc.
Apply skills in shops, platens, dry-docks and onboard ships in support of new construction, ship repair and ship overhauls.