Shipfitter J1 - J4 (2nd Shift)

General Dynamics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking Shipfitter Journeyperson 4 for 2nd shift (3 PM – 11 PM). You will read blueprints, lay out plates, pipes, and structures, and work with weld symbols to prepare materials for welding.

Candidates must demonstrate safe use of power tools, create templates for fabrication, and assemble foundations and deck houses. Five openings are available; access to Navy facilities is required. This is a full-time role with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Be able to plan and complete work with little supervision using blueprints.
• Knowledge of plate, pipe, and structural layouts, including complex angles.
• Familiarity with ship nomenclature and locating structures to frames and centerlines.
• Understand weld symbols and material preparation for welding.
• Skills in tack welding, burning, and use of power tools.
• Capable of making templates for fabrication and installation.
• Able to assemble foundations, deck houses, and ship structures.
• Know 5S guidelines and standard items.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete work with little supervision using blueprints.
• Layout plates, pipes, and structural shapes including complex angles.
• Identify structures by ship nomenclature and relation to frames.
• Apply weld symbols to material preparation for welding.
• Use power tools (shears, saws, presses) and perform tack welding.
• Create templates for fabrication and installation.
• Assemble foundations, deck houses, and specialized structures.
• Follow 5S guidelines and standard items.

Skills

Blueprints

Layout & projects

Welding symbols

Power tools

Templates

Ship structures

5S awareness

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Steel Shop. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for Shipfitters J-4. There are five (5) openings for 2nd shift - 3PM - 11PM.

Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

Security Clearance: No Clearance.

GUIDELINES FOR SHIPFITTER

• 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.

JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Shipfitter)

• 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.

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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