SHIPFITTER-SKILLED
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring skilled shipfitters to read and interpret blueprints or plans and place, maneuver, fit, align, and tack-weld steel structures and ship hulls. Fitters use tools to measure, cut, and grind components ranging from small parts to large sub-assemblies and super lifts. They also build interior steel structures, including hatches, doors, and bulkheads. Shipfitters attend and qualify through the shipyard’s welding school. Work takes place in various shipyard locations, including shops, platens, dry docks, and aboard ships, supporting new construction, ship repair, and ship overhauls. The role involves working at heights, in confined spaces, and in all weather conditions. Employees must work the assigned shift according to production needs.
Requirements
- At least 1–3 years of experience related to construction, carpentry, auto mechanic or autobody work, or structural iron work.
- Be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at extreme heights.
- Ability to work in small, tight, or confined spaces.
- Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds or more.
- Ability to repeatedly reach overhead while working.
- Ability to work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions and in areas with radiation.
- Ability to take and pass a respirator fit test and a Physical Agility Test.
- Ability to take measurements or willingness to learn.
- Availability to work the assigned shift as production needs require.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints or plans.
- Measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack-weld steel parts and structures.
- Build and install ship interior structures, including hatches, doors, and bulkheads.
- Work at various shipyard locations, including shops, platens, dry docks, and aboard ships.
- Support new construction, ship repair, and ship overhauls.
- Attend and qualify through the shipyard’s welding school.
- Work the assigned shift according to production needs.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and weekly paychecks.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical benefits, including an on-site health center.
- 401(k) company match.
- Employee discounts.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- Telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options, financial education and planning tools, and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Educational and training programs for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
