Shipfitter Norfolk VA

HL Welding, Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

HL Welding, Inc in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking experienced Shipfitters to join our team. The Shipfitter is responsible for fabricating, assembling, aligning, fitting, and installing large metal structural components used in ship construction and repair.

The ideal candidate will have shipbuilding or heavy industrial experience, strong blueprint-reading and layout skills, and the ability to perform high-quality fitting, burning, and welding work in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years journeyman shipfitter experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding processes, procedures, and terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and reference lines.
• Proficient in fitting, measuring, layout, alignment, tack welding, burning, and scarfing.
• T-1 welding certification required for FCAW.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, align, fit and install large metal structural components for ship construction and repair.
• Perform high-quality fitting, burning and welding work in demanding environments.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout

Fitting

Burning

Scarfing

Welding FCAW

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Shipfitter experience (3-5 yrs)

Job description

We are seeking experienced Shipfitters to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. The Shipfitter is responsible for fabricating, assembling, aligning, fitting, and installing large metal structural components used in ship construction and repair.

The ideal candidate will have strong shipbuilding or heavy industrial experience, excellent blueprint-reading and layout skills, and the ability to perform high-quality fitting, burning, and welding work in demanding environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of journeyman level shipfitter experience
• U.S Citizenship required
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipbuilding processes, procedures, and terminology.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and reference lines.
• Proficiency in fitting, measuring, layout, alignment, tack welding, burning, and scarfing.
• T-1 welding certification required for FCAW.

Assessment:

There will be an assessment conducted on the following:

• Welding 2G, 3G and 4G (FCAW)
• Burning, cutting and scarfing
• Fitting, measuring and tack weld.

Unique / Additional Requirements:

• Mustbe available and willing to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, overtime, and varying schedules as required.
• Must be comfortable and capable of working at heights, in confined spaces, and in other challenging shipyard environments.
• Must be physically capable of frequent carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, bending, and performing repetitive manual tasks.
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory ability to safely perform assigned duties, recognize warning signals, and identify hazards.
• Must maintain a high level of safety awareness and consistently follow company, shipyard, OSHA, and customer safety requirements.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.