Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 10 hours ago
SHIPFITTER (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNewport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The role of a Shipfitter involves reading and interpreting drawings, measuring, cutting, and welding parts to construct the steel structures of naval ships, requiring strong math skills and mechanical aptitude.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Fitters read, interpret, plan and execute from drawings and procedures
Fitters measure, cut, grind, fit, align and tack weld parts as small as your fingernail to the large sub-assemblies and super lifts that form the structural body of the ship
Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude
Fitters build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship
Fitters are expected to climb and work in high areas or crawl and work in cramped confined spaces and perform tasks with all kinds of working conditions in-between
A fitter will apply their skills in the shops, platens, dry-docks and onboard ships in support of new construction, ship repair and ship overhauls
Qualification
Required
One or more certificates of completion or diploma in Shipfitting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent
Candidates must able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test
Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs
Must be able to do overhead work
Must be able to work outdoors
Must be able to wear a respirator
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Preferred
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
For 137 years, the ships built at Newport News Shipbuilding, like the American shipbuilders who built them, have served our nation in peace and war, in times of adversity and in times of abundance.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Sutton
Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Amarita Kim, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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