Naval Mech Fitter – Precision Assembly & Fitting

HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, part of HII, seeks an experienced fitter/assembler to lay out, fit, align and assemble prefabricated cast and forged components before welding, soldering, brazing or bonding operations.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of related experience, or an Apprentice graduate/Associate’s Degree with 3 years of related experience. Multiple shifts available; relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, fits, aligns, and assembles prefabricated cast and forged components prior to welding, soldering, brazing, or bonding operations.
• Performs fitting and machining operations such as straighten, grind, burr, drill, ream, and countersink materials to close tolerances.
• Refers to general instructions to select equipment, set up, and lay out materials to be welded.
• May repair or rework parts to restore to required tolerances which have become distorted as a result of welding operations.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years additional education and/or related experience

Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, part of HII, seeks an experienced fitter/assembler to lay out, fit, align and assemble prefabricated cast and forged components before welding, soldering, brazing or bonding operations.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of related experience, or an Apprentice graduate/Associate’s Degree with 3 years of related experience. Multiple shifts available; relocation assistance is not provided.