Shipfitter Trainee Or Certification - High School Seniors Or Graduates

Ship fitter Trainee / Certification (High School Senior/Graduate 2026) – Sign‑on Bonus

We are looking for 2026 high school seniors or graduates for a Ship fitter Trainee program with a $500 sign‑on bonus and a $500 relocation bonus for candidates living 50 miles or more from Newport News, VA.

Job type:
Full‑time, multiple shifts, 10‑25% travel, no telework. Relocation assistance available.

• Complete a 3‑week (unpaid) shipfitting training program (120 hours) or provide a certificate of completion in a related field.
• Fabricate and assemble steel structures of aircraft carriers and submarines.
• Interpret blueprints and plans to fabricate and assemble steel components.
• Use tools to measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack weld components.
• Construct interior components such as hatches, doors, and bulkheads.
• Work in various weather conditions, at extreme heights, and in small, confined spaces.
• Complete overtime and shift work as required.
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Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent; or certificate in shipfitting or related trade (welding, plasma cutting, carpentry, etc.).
• Physical ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, climb, lift at least 40 lbs, perform overhead work, and work in tight spaces.
• Willingness to undergo background investigation and drug screen.
• Clean shaven to wear a respirator.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ready to work overtime, any shift, and travel 10‑25% of the time.
Nice to Have
• High school graduate or equivalent.
Benefits
• Competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits with on‑site health center, 401K with company match.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, early‑childhood & post‑secondary scholarships.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription drug plans and more.
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