Accuracy Control Technician / Structural Inspector ID: 546 Portsmouth, VA 04/07/2025

Fairlead Precision Manufacturing & Integration, Llc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accuracy Control Technician to ensure structural integrity in naval ship construction. This role involves performing inspections, interpreting technical drawings, and utilizing advanced tools to maintain safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marine fabrication and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with teams and clients. Join a company committed to equal opportunity and make a significant impact in a dynamic shipyard environment where your expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in naval ship new construction required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural accuracy control inspections and establish reference points.
• Provide oversight and assistance to production personnel as needed.

Skills

Marine Fabrication Knowledge

Communication Skills

Structural Installation and Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Theodolites

Surveyor’s Levels

Laser Beam Equipment

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Accuracy Control Technician / Structural Inspector ID: 546

07 April 2025

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow established safety policies and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Possess the ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications (technical data) in a variety of provided hardcopy and electronic formats.
• Perform structural accuracy control inspections in accordance with applicable and established tolerances, procedures, policies, and standards.
• Establish center lines, water and base lines, frame lines, degree lines, and other reference points which can be used by trades in locating, positioning, and installing hull plates, machinery, and fittings.
• Requires a working knowledge of trade equipment including theodolites, surveyor’s levels, gunner’s quadrant, laser beam equipment, and alidades.
• Direct and/or perform adjustments on multiple levels of module construction throughout the build cycle.
• Utilize company software along with Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat to create, prepare, and sign‐off reports, surveys and other records.
• Provide oversight of and assistance to production personnel when and where required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other routine duties as directed by supervision.
• Develop rapport and professional working relationships with both internal and external customers as well as vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other internal and external team members.

Qualifications:

• Intermediate to advanced marine fabrication and metals working knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to form strong communication channels across the organization. Must be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively to customers and staff.
• Prior experience performing structural installation and inspection preferred.
• Prior experience with Newport News Shipbuilding or other new construction facilities preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Min 3 years’ experience with naval ship new construction (structural) required.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass and hold various background checks and/or security clearances.

Physical Demands:

• While performing these job duties, employees are routinely required to stand, walk, lift (<50 lbs.), climb, crawl, sit, and to work at height. To use their hands and fingers to reach, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls and to type or write. Employees are also required to be able to see, talk, hear, and smell. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position is performed in a traditional shipyard environment with frequent local travel between facilities and project locations as required.

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).