Shipfitter J4 - 2nd Shift: Precision Weld & Fabrication

Nassco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in Norfolk, Virginia, seeks skilled Shipfitter for 2nd shift (3PM–11PM). Ability to access Navy installations and complete work with blueprints required.

Positions involve layout of ship structures, welding, and assembly tasks to support shipbuilding and repair. Must understand ship nomenclature and weld symbols; DBIDS/NAVSEA badges access is required for facility entry. General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer; apply with a clean record and

Qualifications

• Be able to plan and complete work with little supervision using blueprints.
• Knowledge of layout of plates, pipes and structural shapes.
• Know weld symbols and how they apply to material preparation for welding.
• Capable of making templates for fabrications and installation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete work with little supervision using blueprints.
• Layout plates, pipes and structural shapes including complex layouts.
• Locate structures in relation to frames and stringers.
• Apply weld symbols to material preparation.
• Make templates and assemble ship foundations and structures.

Skills

Layout & plates

Pipes & structural shapes

Weld symbols

Tack welding

Burning

Power tools

Tools

Blueprints

Field tools

Job description

National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in Norfolk, Virginia, seeks skilled Shipfitter for 2nd shift (3PM–11PM). Ability to access Navy installations and complete work with blueprints required.

Positions involve layout of ship structures, welding, and assembly tasks to support shipbuilding and repair. Must understand ship nomenclature and weld symbols; DBIDS/NAVSEA badges access is required for facility entry. General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer; apply with a clean record and