Shipfitter (2nd Shift) - Blueprint Fabrication Specialist

General Dynamics Corporation; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA seeks Shipfitter J1-J4 (2nd Shift) to join ourSteel Shop. This role requires blueprints, layout knowledge for plates/pipes, and familiarity with ship terminology. You will work on foundations, deck houses, and ship structures, using weld symbols and power tools.

Opportunity for 2nd shift (3PM-11PM) with access to Navy installations and badges. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Be able to plan and complete work with little supervision using blueprints.
• Be knowledgeable in layout or plates, pipes and structural shapes, including flat layouts and complex layouts involving projection and compound angles.
• Be knowledgeable of ship related nomenclature and be able to locate structures in relationship to frames, longitudinal stringers, centerlines, etc.
• Know weld symbols and how they apply to material preparation for welding.
• Skills should include tack welding, burning, use of various power tools such as shears, saws, presses, etc.
• Must be capable of making templates as needed for fabrications and/or installation of ship structures.
• Must be capable of assembling foundations, deck houses, and specialized structures for all areas of the ship.
• Must know the guide lines of 5 S and be aware of the standard items.

Responsibilities

• Be able to plan and complete work with little supervision using blueprints.
• Be knowledgeable in layout or plates, pipes and structural shapes, including flat layouts and complex layouts involving projection and compound angles.
• Be knowledgeable of ship related nomenclature and be able to locate structures in relationship to frames, longitudinal stringers, centerlines, etc.
• Know weld symbols and how they apply to material preparation for welding.
• Skills should include tack welding, burning, use of various power tools such as shears, saws, presses, etc.
• Must be capable of making templates as needed for fabrications and/or installation of ship structures.
• Must be capable of assembling foundations, deck houses, and specialized structures for all areas of the ship.
• Must know the guide lines of 5 S and be aware of the standard items.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout plates & pipes

Welding symbols

Tack welding

Power tool operation

Tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA seeks Shipfitter J1-J4 (2nd Shift) to join ourSteel Shop. This role requires blueprints, layout knowledge for plates/pipes, and familiarity with ship terminology. You will work on foundations, deck houses, and ship structures, using weld symbols and power tools.

Opportunity for 2nd shift (3PM-11PM) with access to Navy installations and badges. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.