SHIP FITTER​/C

Ship Fitter 1/C

Location:

Newport News - Newport News, VA US (Primary)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Classification:
Hourly

Exemption Type:
Non-Exempt

Education:

High School Diploma/GED

A First-Class Ship fitter typically has four (4) or more years of experience in the layout, alignment, and fitting of structural metal parts. The position operates under regular supervision and may act as a lead mechanic on projects requiring up to eight (8) trade personnel. Flexibility to work long hours, including weekends and nights, is required.

• Measures, templates, cuts, grinds components for foundations and other structural members
• Efficient use of material to prevent waste
• Advanced use of cutting equipment (Plasma Cutter and Oxy/Fuel Torch)
• Advanced reading and interpretation of blueprints (successful identification of material types, parts, references, applicable views/details)
• Advanced use of temporary attachments
• Advanced understanding of weld joint design (full and partial penetration welds, chamfers, and bevels)
• Advanced skill in installation and removal of fasteners and rivets
• Correctly identifies base material types and thicknesses
• Advanced level tack welder in common shipboard positions (overhead, vertical, horizontal)
• Intermediate tack welding in uncommon/limited access positions (mirror, confined, heavy interferences)
• Expert to Advanced understanding of fitting operations (coping, straightening, carbon arcing)
• Advanced knowledge of Erect and Set principles (identification/use of extra material, set to lines, etc.)
• Advanced understanding of material fabrication
• Recognizes tooling needs (Which tool to use for which application)
• Able to solve job issues without need for Supervisory approval
• Ability to read fit up/alignments measuring devices (rulers/tape, levels, bobs, squares, etc.)
• Advanced use of power tools (grinders, reciprocating saws, drills etc.)
• Advanced use of hand tools (hammers, punches, clamps, etc.)
• Correct set up of tools prior to use (running lines, drop tests, etc.)
• Knowledge of power tool safety, (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points)
• Advanced use of positioning equipment (dogs/wedges, rams, saddles)
• Advanced knowledge of shipbuilding standards (009-12, W1689)
• Advanced knowledge of inspection standards (009-25, 009-06)
• Adheres to fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning fire watches, 35' rule, etc.)
• Ability to instruct others to navigate onboard vessels to find work areas/backsides of work areas
• Advanced knowledge of industry safety standards/training
• Adheres to industry safety standards
• Requires occasional supervision to accomplish work

• High school diploma or GED and 4 or more years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to gain access to military installations
• Must be able to pass drug test and background check

• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk thru you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bending or stooping thru…