Shipfitter 2/Class: Hulls, Decks & Fixtures Expert

Fairlead Precision Manufacturing & Integration, Llc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. in Portsmouth, VA seeks a skilled shipfitter to repair, modify, install and dismantle shipboard hulls, bulkheads and decks. You will design fixtures and jigs to ensure precise alignment during welding, following blueprints and MILSPEC guidelines.

The role requires 3+ years of shipfitter experience, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with plasma cutting and oxy/fuel torches. Travel and overtime are required; valid access to government facilities is needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years shipfitter experience.
• Able to read blueprints and MILSPEC requirements.
• Experience with plasma cutting and oxy/fuel torches.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Assistant Foreman/Supervisor/Production Lead.
• Follows PPE Policy.
• Lays out material from drawings/blueprints before cutting/fitting.
• Maintains housekeeping; turns off machines; disposes of waste.
• Ensures tools on the Required Tools List are available within 30 days.
• Follows QA procedures as per QA Manual.
• Identifies and notifies supervisor of unsatisfactory conditions.
• Fabricates and installs fixtures, jigs, supports and targets for welding alignment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Manages contractor and government materials.
• Uses lay-out tools (scales, squares, trammel points).
• Fits structural components to tolerance.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards; travel and overtime required.
• Performs work outside specific trade skills as needed.

Skills

Shipfitter

Blueprint reading

Layout tools

Plasma cutting

Oxy/fuel torches

Tools

Plasma cutting machines

Oxy/fuel torches

Hand tools

Job description

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. in Portsmouth, VA seeks a skilled shipfitter to repair, modify, install and dismantle shipboard hulls, bulkheads and decks. You will design fixtures and jigs to ensure precise alignment during welding, following blueprints and MILSPEC guidelines.

The role requires 3+ years of shipfitter experience, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with plasma cutting and oxy/fuel torches. Travel and overtime are required; valid access to government facilities is needed.