FITTER ENTRY LEVEL - OPIP

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA is seeking a skilled Fitter to join our offsite OPIP team. You will read drawings, measure, cut, grind, fit and tack weld steel components for naval ships.

The role requires 18+ eligibility, background/drug screening, agility tests, and lifting at least 40 pounds. Outdoor work, overtime, and shift flexibility are expected. Travel 10–25%. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must pass background checks and drug screen
• Must pass physical agility test
• Must lift at least 40 pounds
• Must work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work overtime and any shift

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, plan and execute from drawings and procedures.
• Measure, cut, grind, fit and tack weld parts from small to large assemblies.
• Build interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, and steel work in shops and on ships.
• Work in high areas and confined spaces; operate in dry-docks and onboard ships.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding Certification AWS Accredited

Job description

Req ID: 49931
Team: X65 OPIP MECHANICAL
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $57,283.20 to $64,130.73

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Fitters are often called the "carpenters" of shipbuilding or "Artists of Steel". Fitters read, interpret, plan and execute from drawings and procedures. Fitters measure, cut, grind, fit, align and tack weld parts as small your finger nail to the large sub-assemblies and super lifts that form the structural body of the ship. Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude. Fitters build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship. Fitters are expected to climb and work in high areas or crawl and work in cramped confine spaces and perform tasks with all kinds of working conditions in-between. A fitter will apply their skills in the shops, platens, dry-docks and onboard ships in support of new construction, ship repair and ship overhauls.

This is Specific Job Listing is an Offsite Location: Oyster Point Industrial Park (OPIP)

Fitter Trade Video: https://youtu.be/A4dJnWAyF44

Must Have

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
• Must be able to pass physical agility test
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform overhead work
• Must be able to work at extreme heights
• Must be able to perform work outdoors, year- round, in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
• Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
• Must be willing to work in radiation areas, but with the appropriate training and equipment
• Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must be willing to work any shift

Nice to Have

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Completion of Welding Certification from an AWS Accredited School and/or Program.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including