Ship Fitter

General Dynamics Information Technology; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Ship Fitter for waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization, working in shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships.

The position involves assembling, maintaining, and testing mechanical systems in varying temperatures and outdoor environments in Seattle, WA. The role requires associating degrees and 3+ years of related experience, along with blueprint reading, welding knowledge, and use of heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Blueprint reading and shop drawings interpretation.
• Metal fabrication and welding knowledge.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (plate rolls, presses).
• Associates degree or equivalent in a technical discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs, and tests mechanical equipment and related devices.
• Troubleshoots and corrects structural placement.
• Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and may provide operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.

Skills

Blueprints

Electrical Installations

Shipyards

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Heavy machinery

Plate rolls

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

SCA

Job Qualifications

• Skills: Blueprints, Electrical Installations, Shipyards
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 3 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Ship Fitter

This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks:

• Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs, and tests mechanical equipment and related devices.
• Troubleshoots and corrects structural placement.
• Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
• May provide operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Participates in special projects, as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills: Blueprint reading, metal fabrication, grinding, cutting (torch/plasma), welding knowledge.

Tools Proficiency: Experience with heavy machinery (plate rolls, presses) and hand/power tools.

Physical Ability: Strength, endurance, ability to work in confined spaces/outdoors.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science.
• Required Experience: Associate’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience. 1-3 years of directly related experience supporting engineering operations.
• Location: On Customer Site.
• US Citizenship Required.

Certifications

May require TAC welding certification.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $26.35 - $35.65. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

10-25%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA WA Seattle

Additional Work Locations

None

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identify Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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