Experienced Shipfitter — Norfolk (All Shifts & Overtime)

HL Welding, Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

HL Welding, Inc in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking experienced Shipfitters to join our team. The Shipfitter is responsible for fabricating, assembling, aligning, fitting, and installing large metal structural components used in ship construction and repair.

The ideal candidate will have shipbuilding or heavy industrial experience, strong blueprint-reading and layout skills, and the ability to perform high-quality fitting, burning, and welding work in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years journeyman shipfitter experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding processes, procedures, and terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and reference lines.
• Proficient in fitting, measuring, layout, alignment, tack welding, burning, and scarfing.
• T-1 welding certification required for FCAW.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, align, fit and install large metal structural components for ship construction and repair.
• Perform high-quality fitting, burning and welding work in demanding environments.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout

Fitting

Burning

Scarfing

Welding FCAW

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Shipfitter experience (3-5 yrs)

Job description

HL Welding, Inc in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking experienced Shipfitters to join our team. The Shipfitter is responsible for fabricating, assembling, aligning, fitting, and installing large metal structural components used in ship construction and repair.

The ideal candidate will have shipbuilding or heavy industrial experience, strong blueprint-reading and layout skills, and the ability to perform high-quality fitting, burning, and welding work in demanding environments.