Shipfitter – Naval & Commercial Vessel Construction

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Weekly direct deposit

Medical & dental benefits

Long-term shipyard projects

Job summary

Tidewater Staffing in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Shipfitters to support naval and commercial vessel construction, maintenance, and repair projects throughout Hampton Roads. Shipfitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, fitting, aligning, and installing structural components and foundations used aboard ships, submarines, and other marine vessels.

This position is ideal for skilled trades professionals with experience interpreting shipyard drawings, performing structural fit-up,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Shipfitter, Structural Fitter, or Marine Structural Mechanic in a shipyard or industrial setting.
• Ability to read shipyard blueprints, drawings and work packages with limited supervision.
• Experience with burning, grinding, beveling, drilling, tapping, and structural fitting operations.
• Proficient in using measuring tools, levels, squares, templates and cutting equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined spaces and aboard vessels.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shipyard blueprints, drawings, sketches, work packages, and technical specifications.
• Lay out, fabricate, fit, and align structural steel and aluminum components.
• Cut, shape, bevel, grind, and prepare materials for welding and assembly operations.
• Fit and tack structural components including bulkheads, decks, frames, and supports.
• Install shipboard foundations, equipment supports, and structural assemblies per specs.
• Use measuring tools, levels, squares, templates to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Assist with positioning, aligning, and securing assemblies using approved rigging methods.
• Perform structural repairs, modifications, and replacement work aboard vessels.
• Work safely in confined spaces, elevated areas, dry docks, and aboard ships.
• Follow shipyard safety, QA, and production requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout and fit-up

Structural fitting

Rigging & lifting

Safety adherence

Tools

Measuring tools

Levels

Templates

Cutting equipment

Job description

Tidewater Staffing in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Shipfitters to support naval and commercial vessel construction, maintenance, and repair projects throughout Hampton Roads. Shipfitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, fitting, aligning, and installing structural components and foundations used aboard ships, submarines, and other marine vessels.

This position is ideal for skilled trades professionals with experience interpreting shipyard drawings, performing structural fit-up,