Marine Shipfitter

Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Marine Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Newport News, VA.  Most positions are first shift with a pay range of $24-38/hour based on experience plus Per Diem to qualified Travelers 60+ miles from the job site.  If you are a Marine Shipfitters and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career

Job Scope:

• Layout and Fabricate Metal Structural Parts, such as Plates, Bulkheads, and Frames, and Braces them into Position within Hull of Ship for Riveting or Welding
• Lays out Position of Parts on Metal
• Using Scribe and Hand Tools 
• Locate and Mark Reference, such as Center, Buttock and Frame Lines
• Position Parts in Hull of Ship, assisted by Rigger
• Aligns Parts in Relation to each other, using Jacks, Turnbuckles, Clips, Wedges, and Mauls
• Marks Location of Holes to be Drilled and Installs Temporary Fasteners to Hold Part in Place for Welding or Riveting
• Installs Packing and Gaskets, Liners and Structural Accessories and Members, such as Doors, Hatches, Brackets and Clips
• Prepare Molds and Templates for Fabrication of Non-Standard Parts
• Tack Weld Clips and Brackets in Place Prior to Permanent Welding
• Roll, Bend, Flange, Cute and Shape Plates, Beams, and other Heavy Metal Parts, using Shop Machinery, such as Plate Rolls, Presses, Bending Brakes and Joggle Machines

Requirements:

• • Able to Read Blueprints or Templates
  • Tools for the Trade
  • Proper PPE 
  • OSHA 10 is Preferred
    
    

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan
• Incentive programs
• Tool purchase programs & MORE

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability