SHIPFITTER (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

Huntington Ingalls • Newport News, VA

106d

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 as your fingernail 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 confined 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

• One or more certificates of completion or diploma in Shipfitting or a directly related field.
• Ability to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces.
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Pass a respirator fit test.
• 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.
• Work in high areas or cramped confined spaces.
• Perform tasks in various working conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices.
• On-site health centers.
• Tele-medicine.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K).
• Financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees