Shipfitter - Steel Artist for Naval Hulls

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Shipfitter (certification required) for a full-time position. The role involves reading drawings, cutting, grinding, fitting, aligning and tack welding components to form ship structures.

The job requires climbing, working at heights, and outdoor or cramped-space work. Candidates must have a certificate or diploma in Shipfitting or a related field and be able to obtain necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Shipfitting or related field from an accredited program.
• Must able to work at extreme heights or in confined spaces.
• Must lift 40 lbs and pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to work overtime and on assigned shifts.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and procedures for shipfitting.
• Measure, cut, grind, fit, align and tack weld parts.
• Build in-place interior structures, hatches, doors and bulkheads.
• Work in shops, dry-docks and onboard ships to support new construction and repairs.

Skills

Strong math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Certificate or diploma in Shipfitting or related field

Tools

SMAW welding

GMAW welding

Plasma cutting

Oxy-fuel cutting

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Shipfitter (certification required) for a full-time position. The role involves reading drawings, cutting, grinding, fitting, aligning and tack welding components to form ship structures.

The job requires climbing, working at heights, and outdoor or cramped-space work. Candidates must have a certificate or diploma in Shipfitting or a related field and be able to obtain necessary certifications.