Shipfitter J1 - J4 (DAYSHIFT)

General Dynamics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking Shipfitters J-4 for five openings on 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:45 PM). No security clearance is required. Candidates should be able to read blueprints, lay out plates and elements, and work with weld symbols and various power tools to assemble ship structures.

Access to Navy installations is required via DBIDS/NAVSEA badges. The role involves fabrications, templates, and installations for ship sections, decks, and foundations, under minimal

Qualifications

• Ability to access Navy installations with DBIDS/NAVSEA badges.
• Plan and complete work with minimal supervision using blueprints.
• Knowledge of ship nomenclature and aligning structures to frames and stringers.
• Knowledge of weld symbols and fabrication material preparation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints for ship structures.
• Perform layouts for plates, pipes, and complex angles.
• Cut and fit components, including foundations and deck houses.
• Operate power tools and welding processes as needed.
• Produce templates for fabrications and installations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout and fit-up

Welding symbols

Tack welding

Power tools

Tools

Templates

Fabrication equipment

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 1st shift - 6 AM to 2:45 PM (with a 45 lunch break).

Security Clearance

No Clearance

GUIDELINES FOR SHIPFITTER

JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Shipfitter)

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