Shipbuilding Craftsman

Fitters are skilled craftsmen who play a crucial role in the construction of naval ships. They read and interpret drawings, measure and cut materials, and assemble and weld parts to create the structural body of the ship. Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude. They work in a variety of settings, including shops, platens, dry-docks, and onboard ships, and are responsible for building in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, and other steelwork.

• Climb ladders and work at extreme heights
• Work in small, tight, or confined spaces
• Kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
• Lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more
• Work while repeatedly reaching overhead
• Work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Work in areas with radiation
• Work assigned shift as production needs
• Take and pass a Physical Agility Test

• Must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Preferred candidate to have 1 or more years of experience
• Prior experience on VCS and/or CLB programs is strongly preferred

HII is a leading manufacturer of naval ships and defense technology solutions. We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, artificial intelligence, machine learning experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business administration professionals. We are a values and ethics-driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.