Ship Fitter

General Dynamics Information Technology • Seattle, WA

2d • $37 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position performed in shipyards and drydocks aboard U.S. Naval ships. The work takes place in varying outdoor temperatures, including summer heat and winter cold. The position involves installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, constructing, and testing mechanical equipment and related devices. The Ship Fitter also troubleshoots structural placement, recommends improvements or modifications to correct problems, may instruct customer personnel in operation and maintenance, performs preventive maintenance, and participates in special projects as required.

The position is located onsite at the customer site in Seattle, Washington, and requires 10–25% travel. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Associate’s degree in a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• The posting lists 3+ years of related experience and also specifies 1–3 years of directly related experience supporting engineering operations.
• Blueprint reading, metal fabrication, grinding, cutting with torch or plasma, and welding knowledge.
• Experience with heavy machinery such as plate rolls and presses, as well as hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and outdoors, with the strength and endurance required.
• May require TAC welding certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, overhaul, troubleshoot, modify, construct, and test mechanical equipment and related devices.
• Troubleshoot and correct structural placement.
• Recommend improvements or modifications to correct problems.
• May provide operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Paid education and certifications
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick and personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid family leave
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree