Marine Structural Fitter (Journeyman)

Torrey Holistics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Referral Bonus

Overtime

Holiday Pay

Job summary

LEAD Staffing is seeking a Marine Structural Fitter (Journeyman) for a full-time/contract role at our Hampton Roads, VA site. You will review drawings, lay out frames, bulkheads, decks, and brackets, and align assemblies with precision tooling.

Expect collaboration with welders to achieve tight tolerances in a busy shipyard. You’ll read blueprints, perform layout, and fabricate temporary supports while maintaining strict safety standards and quality controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of shipfitting experience in a marine or shipyard environment.
• Strong blueprint reading and structural layout skills.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and tack weld structural components including frames, bulkheads, decks, and brackets.
• Set up and align structural assemblies using precision measuring tools.
• Fabricate temporary staging, shoring, and strong-backs as needed.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, blueprints, and offset tables.
• Coordinate with welders and other trades for component installation.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and alignment before and after welding.
• Use burning, grinding, and cutting equipment for material preparation.
• Follow all shipyard safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Structural layout

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Structural fitting equipment

Job description

Marine Structural Fitter (Journeyman)Employer: LEAD Staffing | Hampton Roads, VAPrimary Worksite: Norfolk, VASchedule: Full-Time | Contract | 40 hours per week (Overtime as required)A Day in This RoleYou’ll start your shift reviewing drawings and offset tables, planning the sequence to lay out and fit frames, bulkheads, decks, and brackets. As the day progresses, you’ll align large structural assemblies using precision instruments, verify dimensions before and after weld, and collaborate closely with welders and other trades to achieve tight tolerances. You’ll fabricate temporary staging, shoring, and strong-backs when needed, and you’ll keep safety at the forefront in a dynamic shipyard environment.Core ResponsibilitiesLay out, fit, and tack weld structural components including frames, bulkheads, decks, and brackets.Set up and align structural assemblies using precision measuring tools.Fabricate temporary staging, shoring, and strong-backs as needed.Read and interpret structural drawings, blueprints, and offset tables.Coordinate with welders and other trades for component installation.Ensure dimensional accuracy and alignment before and after welding.Use burning, grinding, and cutting equipment for material preparation.Follow all shipyard safety procedures and quality standards.Qualifications You BringMinimum of 3 years of shipfitting experience in a marine or shipyard environment.Strong blueprint reading and structural layout skills.Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and structural fitting equipment.High school diploma or GED required.Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and extended schedules as required.Clean driving record required.Must be willing to undergo background check and drug screening.Work EnvironmentShipyard and industrial settingsExposure to noise, heat, cold, confined spaces, and marine/industrial hazardsPPE required at all timesInterview PreviewTell us about your recent shipfitting experience in a shipyard or marine setting. Which structural assemblies have you most often fitted and aligned? How do you maintain dimensional accuracy on large components throughout fit-up and weld? Which measuring and layout tools are your go-tos on the job? How do you coordinate with welders to ensure proper fit-up prior to final welding? Describe a complex fit-up challenge you solved and how. How do you use offset tables and structural drawings in the field? What safety controls are most critical when handling heavy structural members? How do you juggle multiple fit-up tasks against tight availability windows? How do you escalate dimensional discrepancies to supervisors or engineering?Why Join LEAD StaffingCompetitive pay based on experiencePaid Sick LeaveHoliday Pay (eligible after qualifying hours worked)Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance optionsReferral Bonus Program – earn a bonus for referring qualified candidatesConsistent shipyard work with overtime opportunitiesOpportunity to work on complex naval and industrial projectsStrong safety-first work cultureOur CommitmentBelow is our equal opportunity statement provided verbatim:**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)***LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, labor union affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*