SHIPFITTER 1/CLASS

General Dynamics; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics is seeking a Shipfitter 1/Class for their Orlando facility. This entry-level role involves layout, fabrication, and assembly of ship components, requiring reliable attendance and safety adherence. Applicants should have basic knowledge of shipboard spaces and experience with hand tools, alongside a commitment to quality work in a naval environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in confined spaces and heights.
• Possess basic tools and dependable transportation.
• Good knowledge of shipboard spaces and Navy drawings.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of ship components.
• Tack-welding structural parts as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and adhere to work specifications.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Welding

Mathematical Ability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Grinders

Needle Scalars

Job description

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• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)
  
  

Shift ALL

Security Clearance No Clearance

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)
  
  

The Shipfitters are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality and in a professional manner. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the job.

Layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames,

Components and deck packages

Developing a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding

Operations

Aligning parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and

Templates

Tack-welding structural parts as required

Ability to read and interpret written policies, procedures and guidelines as work assignments will be

Accomplished using company drawling’s, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard

procedures

Basic Mathematic ability

Additional tasks as assigned

• POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Experience)
• Must have dependable transportation.
• Access to local bases.
• Must have possession of basic tools. Nassco Mayport has a required tool list
• Must have the skill set to operate hand tools, grinders and needle scalars.
• Must have good knowledge of ship board spaces.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and heights.
• Must have basic knowledge of US Navy drawings.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to safely hook up and operate a torch and a plasma arc
• Must have knowledge of WAFs.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work well with others.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  
  

X

Carrying

X

Lifting

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Pulling

X

Must be able to go on vessels

X

Crawling

X

Sitting

X

Visual Requirements

X

Crouching

X

Standing

X

Hearing

X

Stooping

Other

X

Kneeling

X

Talking

Visual Requirements: Must be able to pass a Standard Jaeger’s Test chart for near vision acuity reading J1 letters or equivalent with or without corrective aids and pass a color vision test using Ishihara’s Tests for Color Deficiency.

• WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
  
  

This position reports to shop supervisor. This position develops and maintains a positive working relationship with other Shipfitters and supports a team approach in the pursuit of common company goals.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assures that tank/compartment has an updated safe for hot work ticket and that requirements of the ticket have been met. (Example: ventilation, lighting, safety equipment etc.).
• Assures that conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written. (Example: fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.).
• Assures that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished, no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs.
• Assures that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (Example: special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc).
• Assures that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to do (Example: JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs and etc.).
• Assures that you and personnel working under your direction are working as safely and as productively as possible maintaining quality control at all times.
• Assures that the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
• Assures that personnel have work package and the necessary drawings, technical manuals, or specifications required for them to adequately accomplish their work assignments.
• ACCOUNTABILITY
  
  

Responsible for effective, efficient and safe accomplishment of all assigned tasks.

• STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE
  
  

None.

• UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required.
• Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear.
• Must have good eye/hand coordination.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be familiar with working in a naval-ship-work-environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels
• These areas can be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy.
• Must have or soon acquire a valid passport.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.
• May require travel up to 30% to include international
  
  

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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