Ship Fitter

QED Systems • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

QED Systems, a marine engineering, planning, and ship modernization firm, is seeking Ship Fitters to work in shipyards on the construction of large ships and ship parts. The role involves interpreting blueprints and diagrams, fabricating and assembling metal structural parts, and installing or repairing ship components. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and meet and maintain eligibility for a U.S. Secret Clearance, as well as be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must meet and maintain eligibility for a U.S. Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Proficiency in fabrication, welding, and riveting.
• In-depth understanding of doors, hatches, brackets, and clips and the ability to install them on ships.
• Moderate physical ability, including the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams to fabricate metal parts such as hulls, bulkheads, and frames.
• Mark reference lines on parts and lay out positions for future welding and riveting.
• Align parts in relation to one another using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, mauls, and clips.
• Install doors, hatches, brackets, and clips onto ships.
• Mold nonstandard parts for fabrication.
• Fabricate parts and perform welding and riveting.
• Set up and use torches and hand and power tools to fabricate metal structural parts.
• Modify, repair, and reinstall damaged metal parts.
• Lay out, mark, align, and assemble parts based on blueprints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed