SHIPFITTER - CERTIFIED

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

12d•$59,675 - $62,067•Onsite

About The Position

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring a certified Shipfitter. Fitters read and interpret drawings and procedures, then plan and execute work involving measuring, cutting, grinding, fitting, aligning, and tack welding parts ranging from small components to large ship subassemblies. They build and install interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, and other steelwork. The position requires strong math skills and mechanical aptitude, and involves working at heights, in confined spaces, and in a range of conditions. Work may take place in shops, platens, dry docks, and aboard ships, supporting new construction, ship repair, and overhauls. Applicants must have a certificate or diploma in Shipfitting or a directly related field, such as welding, plasma or oxy-fuel cutting, construction maintenance, carpentry, auto body, or sheet metal fabrication. Candidates without experience or certifications are encouraged to apply for the Shipfitter Trainee requisition. The position is full-time, with multiple shifts and no telework eligibility. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

One or more certificates of completion or a diploma in Shipfitting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post-secondary institution, or military equivalent.
Ability to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces.
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
Ability to lift 40 pounds and pass a respirator fit test.
Ability to work the assigned shift based on production needs.
Ability to perform overhead work and work outdoors.
Ability to wear a respirator.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to take measurements or willingness to learn.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, plan, and execute work from drawings and procedures.
Measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack weld parts and assemblies.
Build and install interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, and other ship steelwork.
Perform shipfitting work in shops, platens, dry docks, and aboard ships for new construction, ship repair, and overhauls.