Shipfitter Leader; Expert

Summary

You will serve as a SHIP FITTER LEADER (EXPERT) in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own UIC. For example:
If you are within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A.

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
10/14/2025 to 10/13/2026

Salary: $30.11 to $50.37 per hour (Salary Information listed in the Additional Information Section)

• You will lay out shell, deck and bulkhead plates, I-beams, channels, angles, pipe and round bar and various other structural shapes, gun rings, struts, framing and various foundation structures and other parts from blueprints and templates.
• You will cut and shape plates, beams and other heavy metal structural shapes, using various shop machinery.
• You will use precision tooling such as micrometers, feeler gauges and torque wrenches for meeting required tolerances per technical work documents when required.
• You will report to supervisors on the status and progress of work, nature of work delays and answer questions on overall work operations and problems.
• You will inspect completed and in process work for quality of workmanship and adherence to requirements, specifications, standards, plans and schedules.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Within the Department of Defense, the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You may be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and undergo recurring physical examinations.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• This is a Mission Essential position.
• This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry loads or items up to 50 pounds in weight.
• This position may require rotating shift work.
• This position requires the ability to climb vertical ladders and work in awkward positions and confined spaces.
• This position may be subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Applicants must show through experience and training that they possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The Screen-out Element for this position is:
ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE.

Additional qualification information can be found at:…