Ship Fitter: Build Hulls & Frames with Precision

QED Systems Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Systems Inc in Virginia Beach seeks Ship Fitters for constructing large ships and parts. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, aligning, and installing metal components. Candidates must possess skills in fabrication, welding, and riveting, while being able to lift 50 pounds. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for Secret Clearance are mandatory. This position offers the opportunity to work in military and naval settings, contributing to significant maritime projects.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance.
• Ability to lift at least fifty pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and diagrams to fabricate metal parts.
• Align parts using jacks and other tools.
• Install doors, hatches, brackets, and clips on ships.
• Set up and use tools to fabricate parts.
• Modify, repair, and reinstall damaged metal parts.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Riveting

Blueprint interpretation

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torches

Job description

QED Systems Inc in Virginia Beach seeks Ship Fitters for constructing large ships and parts. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, aligning, and installing metal components. Candidates must possess skills in fabrication, welding, and riveting, while being able to lift 50 pounds. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for Secret Clearance are mandatory. This position offers the opportunity to work in military and naval settings, contributing to significant maritime projects.