Shipfitter (Trade School)

BAE Systems•Norfolk, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A shipfitter contributes to all structural phases of a ship’s hull construction which may include fitting, fabricating, assembly and alignment of a ship’s structure. This role requires a developing knowledge of skills, functional knowledge, and abilities to perform tasks in various areas of responsibility within the Plate shop, including burning, making up plating, blueprint interpretation, sketching, lay out access cuts and inserts, tank inspecting, foundation alignment, and using portable plasma arc equipment. The position involves understanding and using necessary equipment, protective gear, and machinery, with some tasks requiring assistance.

Requirements

Must be a candidate for the Maritime Solutions Norfolk Hiring Events.
Must be a graduate or current student from BAE Systems Trade School Partnership Program.
Minimum education requirements: High school diploma/GED.
Minimum relevant experience: 1-2yrs.
Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions.
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals.
Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure.
Must be able to wear standard PPE and use basic ship fitting tool list.
Must be able to obtain a government access badge.
Developing understanding of naval vessel compartments, number systems and related vessel terminology for the CG, DDG, and LHD ships.

Nice To Haves

Preferred tack welding certification.
Preferred SMAW and FCAW or FCA certifications.
Weld Certification.
Ultrasonic Impact Testing Treatment (UIT Treatment) - certification.
Carbon steel certification.
Passing grade on breaking test.
Certification in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
Certification in flux-cored arc welding (FCAW or FCA).

Responsibilities

Burning: Complete basic cutting plate jobs, possess basic knowledge of burning, and use hook up torch/light torch.
Make up Plating: Align and fit plates, ensure strong backing for the plate, prepare edges and surfaces properly, use wedge and dog to secure alignment, and know various plating material types (steel, copper nickel, aluminum, stainless steel).
Blueprint: Read, understand, and interpret basic blueprints to perform required tasks.
Sketching: Review sketches or drawings and perform layouts.
Tack Welding via the welding school: Begin to learn how to grind by training.
Lay Out Access Cuts and Inserts: Read and interpret basic sketches to complete a layout, perform layout (inserts/TAOs and ripouts), create temporary access cuts, and assess finished access cutting and beveling.
Tank Inspecting: Inspect a tank and document its current status.
Assist with Testing (Tank/Rutter/Bilge Keel/Air Test Kegs/Air Test High Hats): Have basic knowledge of tank testing, know ISO procedures and policy on testing based on ship type, blank the tank and install blanks, know where to test, and set up a test rig.
Foundation Alignment: Install a prefabricated foundation, pinpoint installation location by reading sketches and drawings, level foundation based on requirements, know framing square and leveling tools, and set the foundation either perpendicular or parallel to the baseline.
Portable Plasma Arc: Understand the basics of cutting ferrous and nonferrous metals, perform basic rip out and installation, and know the plasma arc machine and its uses.
Other: Possess basic fabrication skills and set up and perform shipfitting tasks as assigned.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards