Shipfitter-Skilled
About The Position
Shipfitters at Newport News Shipbuilding read and interpret blueprints or plans to place, maneuver, or fabricate steel structures and ship hulls. They use a variety of tools to measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack weld components ranging from small parts to large subassemblies and super lifts. They also build interior steel structures, including hatches, doors, and bulkheads. Fitters attend and qualify through the shipyard’s welding school. The role supports new construction, ship repair, and ship overhauls in locations across the shipyard, including shops, platens, dry docks, and aboard ships. Work may involve high areas, cramped or confined spaces, and all kinds of weather conditions. Candidates with 1–3 years of related experience in construction, carpentry, auto mechanic or autobody work, or structural iron work may be a good fit.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- Able to climb ladders and work at extreme heights.
- Able to work in small, tight, or confined spaces.
- Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
- Able to lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more.
- Able to work while repeatedly reaching overhead.
- Able to work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Able to work in areas with radiation.
- Must take and pass a respirator fit test.
- Must take and pass a Physical Agility Test.
- Able to take measurements or willing to learn.
- Able to work the assigned shift as production needs.
- Candidates with 1–3 years of experience related to construction, carpentry, auto mechanic or autobody work, or structural iron work may be a good fit.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints or plans.
- Place, maneuver, and fabricate steel structures and ship hulls.
- Measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack weld parts and assemblies.
- Build interior ship structures, including hatches, doors, and bulkheads.
- Apply fitting skills in shipyard shops, platens, dry docks, and aboard ships to support new construction, ship repair, and ship overhauls.
- Attend and qualify through the shipyard’s welding school.
- Work the assigned shift as required by production needs.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical benefits
- On-site health center
- 401(k) company match
- Employee discounts
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision plan choices
- Tele-medicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options
- Financial education and planning tools
- 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
