Shipfitter

2 weeks ago

Norfolk, United States Shipyard Staffing Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Shipyard Staffing is currently hiring Shipfitters for work in Norfolk, VA.

This position is responsible for performing, with minimal supervision, steel and aluminum structural work in all stages of repair and modernization of marine vessels including US Naval Vessels, Military Sealift Command, and commercial ships and barges. The position requires a working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and ability and be able to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, blueprint reading, measurements, and the ability to interpret job specifications and drawings. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard.

Shipfitter Qualifications and Experience:

  • Ability to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
  • Comprehensive understanding of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
  • Be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
  • Ability to write comprehensive Condition Found Reports (CFR) describing the material condition of the ship as it pertains to the assigned work item, and provide recommended corrective action.
  • Ability to effectively confer job related information to the structural supervisor and small groups.
  • Ability to read and interpret structural drawings (including weld symbols), sketches, specifications, and NavSea standard items and Navy damage control diagrams.
  • Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, scribing in structures, and installing perpendiculars on ships in accordance with drawings, specifications, or sketches.
  • Experience using oxy-acetylene torch for cutting and washing.
  • Welding experience: SMAW (S-11A) (fillet) FCAW (S-1) (fillet) GMAW (S-25) (fillet)
  • Experience using hand and power tools safely including but not limited to mauls, grinders, circular and reciprocating saws, and hand and magnetic drill.
  • Understand the proper use and operation of structural shop fabrication equipment, including shears, punches, and brakes.
  • Possess a working understanding of the aluminum 5XXX process.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system.
  • Possess a working knowledge of, and be able to take measurements using the metric system.
  • Four (4) years of related experience.

Shipfitter Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Must comply with OSHA standards and MHI best safety practices.
  • Arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time and end the shift as directed by the schedule and your supervisor.
  • Work shifts and overtime as assigned.
  • Keeping the work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift.
  • Understand relevant work processes, operation of equipment, and complete tasks proficiently.
  • Complete daily work assignments and provide status of unfinished work for shift turnover.
  • Use appropriate sections of NAVSEA, ABS, Coast Guard standards and manufacturers tech manuals.
  • Provide quality work and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) as required by the work specifications or assigned by the supervisor.
  • Comply with the Company's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be businesslike and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.
  • Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Resolve unexpected events related to your assigned task in a professional manner.

Work Tasks Include:
a. Prepare the work area for hot work. Coordinate efforts with the fire watch.
b. Measure, lay out, and mark structures to be removed using drawings, specifications, shop sketches, or direction from the structural supervisor.
c. Cut out existing structures as required by the drawings or specifications, or as directed by the supervisor.
d. Construct templates and fabricate foundations or other structures.
e. Install prefabricated foundations and structures in accordance with drawings and specifications.
f. Install aluminum in accordance with 5XXX standards.
g. Direct and monitor the activities of assigned helpers or improvers.
h. Remove remnants flush in preparation for new structures or succeeding production tasks.
i. Run and remove lines and leads as required to accomplish work and in accordance with OSHA and MHI safety standards.
j. Implement Lock-out Tag-out for work being performed.

EEO

Company DescriptionShipyard Staffing, LLC is one of the leading staffing firms for the Marine industry. Our talent ranges from unskilled labors, skilled tradesman, experienced professionals and college level management. Our dedicated staff has served our clients for many years adapting to changing cultures and economical impacts. We have the privilege to serve nationally known corporations such as General Dynamics, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and many small businesses. Shipyard Staffing is V3 certified and is designated a small business by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Three locations that serve the San Diego, Hampton Roads and Jacksonville Florida. EEOCompany DescriptionShipyard Staffing, LLC is one of the leading staffing firms for the Marine industry. Our talent ranges from unskilled labors, skilled tradesman, experienced professionals and college level management. Our dedicated staff has served our clients for many years adapting to changing cultures and economical impacts. We have the privilege to serve nationally known corporations such as General Dynamics, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and many small businesses. Shipyard Staffing is V3 certified and is designated a small business by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Three locations that serve the San Diego, Hampton Roads and Jacksonville Florida. EEO

  • Shipfitter

    7 days ago

    Norfolk, United States CTR Full time

    Job Description CTR Group is seeking an experienced Shipfitter in Norfolk, VA. Local only Immediate openings and urgently hiring! What We Offer:Weekly Pay - you receive a paycheck every week Comprehensive BenefitsSafety First!Pay: $26 Experience: Five years of commercial/naval experience as a first class Shipfitter Required Skills: Multi-Pass Tack Welding...

  • Shipfitter

    6 days ago

    Norfolk, United States Aerotek Full time

    **Description:** Shipfitter openings at MHI shipyard. pay up to 27 per hour with room for growth. Hire right away, based off of resume, must be able to get DBIDS. **Skills:** ship fitter, shipfitter, vessel, ship, cut, align, blue print, lay out, drawing, hand tools, frame, tack weld, torches, plasma cutters Some tools are required **Experience Level:**...

  • Shipfitter II

    6 days ago

    Norfolk, United States Delphinus Engineering Full time

    EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Job Title: Shipfitter IILocation: Norfolk, VA.Summary:...

  • Shipfitter

    2 weeks ago

    Norfolk, United States Venture Dynamics Inc Full time

    Journeyman Shipfitters will perform shipfitting duties in all stages of repair and modernization of US Naval Vessels. Responsibilities to include tacking and fitting of bulkheads, railings, foundations, deck plating and other structural members. Assembles, cuts and grinds metal structural parts to include plates, bulkheads, strong backs, turnbuckles,...

  • Advanced Shipfitter/Fabricator

    1 month ago

    Norfolk, United States Shipyard Staffing LLC Full time $17 - $45

    Shipyard Staffing is currently hiring Advanced Shipfitter/Fabricator (Multi-Pass Tack & Burn) for work in Newport News, VA.Job DescriptionFour years of commercial/naval experience as a first-class Shipfitter. Experience must be documented.Required Skills:Multi-Pass Tack Welding.Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch.Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch.Ability...

  • Shipfitter- Pipefitter II and III

    5 days ago

    Norfolk, United States Continental Tide Defense System INC. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Overview:Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know...

  • Shipfitter

    2 weeks ago

    Norfolk, United States Tidewater Staffing Full time

    Job Details. The Shipfitter must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to assemble, modify, layout, fabricate, repair, and install plates, shapes, and/or pipe to be used to form a part of a structural assembly in connection with ship alteration and repair. Shipfitters with 3 or more years of experience laying out, positioning, aligning, and...

  • Shipfitter

    4 weeks ago

    Norfolk, United States Marine Hydraulics International, LLC Full time

    MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our ship yard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Analyzes and plan a job...

  • Shipfitter

    1 week ago

    Norfolk, United States Marine Hydraulics International, LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our ship yard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.ESSENTIAL...

  • Shipfitter

    1 month ago

    Norfolk, United States Marine Hydraulics International, LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our ship yard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.ESSENTIAL...

  • Shipfitter

    7 days ago

    Norfolk, United States Aerotek Full time

    Description: Fitter Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts, for example plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding: Lays out position of parts on metal, working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and handtools. Locates and marks reference lines, for example center, buttock, and...

  • Shipfitter

    7 days ago

    Norfolk, United States General Dynamics Information Technology Full time

    Req ID: RQ173676 Type of Requisition: SCA Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Job Family: SCA Skills: Blueprints,Custom Fabrication,Detailed Drawings Experience: 1 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Shipfitter Job Description: Performs layout fabrication assembly, installation, operation,...

  • Shipfitter III

    6 days ago

    Norfolk, United States Delphinus Engineering Full time

    EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description General Summary: Delphinus Engineering, Inc. is looking for a...

  • Shipfitter I

    6 days ago

    Norfolk, United States Delphinus Engineering Full time

    EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description General Summary: Delphinus Engineering, Inc. is looking for a...

  • 2nd Class Shipfitter

    3 days ago

    Norfolk, United States Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. Full time

    2nd Class Shipfitter - Steel America Purpose: Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a 2nd Class Shipfitter to support shipyard operations in Norfolk, VA. Job Description: * Carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form, i.e., blueprints, sketches, and templates. * Interpret and lay out blueprints, check and...

  • 1st Class Shipfitter

    6 days ago

    Norfolk, United States Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. Full time

    1st Class Shipfitter - Steel America Purpose: Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking 1st Class Shipfitters to support shipyard operations in Norfolk, VA. Job Description: * Carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form, i.e., blueprints, sketches, and templates. * Interpret and lay out blueprints, check and fit...

  • 3rd Class Shipfitter

    6 days ago

    Norfolk, United States Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. Full time

    3rd Class Shipfitter - Steel America Purpose: Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a 3rd Class Shipfitter to support shipyard operations in Norfolk, VA. Job Description: * Carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form, i.e., blueprints, sketches, and templates. * Interpret and lay out blueprints, check and...

  • Shipfitter Helper

    6 days ago

    Norfolk, United States Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. Full time

    Shipfitter Helper - Steel America Purpose: Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Shipfitter Helper to support shipyard operations in Norfolk, VA. Job Description: * Carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form, i.e., blueprints, sketches, and templates. * Interpret and lay out blueprints, check and fit...

  • Shipfitter

    3 weeks ago

    Norfolk, United States GDIT Full time

    Job Description: Performs layout fabrication assembly, installation, operation, modification, and testing of experimental components, materials, apparatus and equipment at an advanced level.Must have working knowledge and understanding of shipboard and industrial work practices on military bases and facilities.Must be able to read, work and interpret...

  • Skilled Shipyard Trades

    2 weeks ago

    Norfolk, United States CTR Full time

    CTR Group is seeking Skilled Shipyard Trades Workers for a Ship Repair company in the Norfolk, VA area. What We Offer: Consistent schedules Comprehensive Benefits Package Excellent compensation Sheet Metal Mechanics Crane Operator, 1st Shift Lock-Out/Tag-Out Mechanic Gas Free (Tank) Mechanic Riggers Shipfitters, 1st Class Structural...