Precision Mechanical Assembler & Fitter – Naval Shipbuilding

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a skilled fitter/wabricator to layout and assemble fabricated components prior to welding. The role requires careful fitting, straightening, grinding, drilling and precision work to meet tight tolerances in a high-volume shipbuilding environment.

Qualified applicants typically hold a High School diploma or equivalent. This position may require shop-floor welding-related tasks and will operate within our complex, safety-focused production

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, fits, aligns and assembles prefabricated cast and forged components prior to welding or joining operations.
• Performs fitting and machining operations such as straighten, grind, burr, drill, ream and countersink to close tolerances.
• Selects equipment and lays out materials per general instructions to be welded or joined.
• May repair or rework parts to restore required tolerances after welding operations.
• May monitor and verify quality using statistical process control or other procedures.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a skilled fitter/wabricator to layout and assemble fabricated components prior to welding. The role requires careful fitting, straightening, grinding, drilling and precision work to meet tight tolerances in a high-volume shipbuilding environment.

Qualified applicants typically hold a High School diploma or equivalent. This position may require shop-floor welding-related tasks and will operate within our complex, safety-focused production