Safely operate hand and power tools, including grinders, saws, and drills.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural drawings, including weld symbols and Navy damage control diagrams.
Ability to write clear Condition Found Reports (CFR) detailing the ship's material condition and recommended actions.
Strong comprehension of instructions, drawings, and correspondence.
Physical capability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with OSHA standards.
Welding experience in SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW techniques.
Knowledge of structural shop fabrication equipment like shears, punches, and brakes.
Proficiency with oxy-acetylene torch cutting and washing.
In-depth understanding of ship repair terminology and compartment location nomenclature.
Strong mathematical skills for measurements using both US customary and metric systems.
Effective communication skills for conveying job-related information to supervisors and team members.
Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
Understanding of the aluminum 5XXX process.
Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, and installing perpendiculars on ships.

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Shipfitter

Continental Tide Defense System

Norfolk, VA 23502

~ 27 min OnsiteRetirement Benefit

Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels
Measure and verify dimensions using precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures
Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
U.S. citizenship is required for most positions
Ability to pass pre-employment physical and background check
Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural components
Must be able to wear standard PPE and use basic ship fitting tool list
Must be authorized to work in the United States
May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment
Familiarity with welding, burning, and cutting tools
Only local candidates will be considered
Minimum 5-8 years of marine or industrial ship fitting experience required
Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
Demonstrated reliability and punctuality; must be able to consistently report to work on time
Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore
Ability to obtain & maintain a Secret clearance
Must be able to withstand extreme temperatures & weather conditions
May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation
Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing
Proficient in blueprint reading and layout techniques
Must be able to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore
Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold
Must be able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information
Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision to inspect marine components and systems, identify defects or irregularities, and safely operate tools and equipment

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Shipfitter - Hiring Now

Department of the Navy - Agency Wide

Portsmouth, VA 23709

Requires Travel

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.
You may 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.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Work may be 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 may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You may be subject to random drug testing.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE.
You may be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
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.
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must be a US Citizen.
This may be a bargaining unit position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own UIC. For example: If you're within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A.
This position may require exposure to high noise levels.
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), 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.

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Driver gig - Earn at least $1885 by driving 154 trips with Uber

Uber

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

OnsiteFlexible Schedule

A valid U.S. driver's license and vehicle insurance
21 years old or older
A 4-door vehicle
At least one year of driving experience in the U.S. (3 years if you're under 23 years old)

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Shipfitter 1st/2nd Class ID:651

Fairlead

Portsmouth, VA 23704

Requires Travel

Travel and overtime are required.
Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in the elements and noisy conditions.
Understands fitting of structural components using dogs, wedges, strong-backs, etc.
Understands and performs the setup, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fueltorches.
Work Experience: Minimum 3+ years of Shipfitter experience.
Occasional lifting 50+ pounds.
Must be able to fit structural components to tolerance requirements.
Has knowledge of the following: shipboard plate (hull, deck, bulkhead) systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments, and material requirements), blueprint reading and interpretation, MILSPEC requirements.
Basic computer skills.
Must have the ability to gain access to military bases and various government facilities
Ability to use lay-out tools such as tool scales, squares, combination squares, trammel points.
Ensures all tools listed on the "Required Tools List" are available for use within 30 days of employment.
Assumes responsibility for Contractor (CFM) and Government (GFM) furnished materials.

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Welder - Hiring Now

HII

Chesapeake, VA 23322

Requires TravelEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local tasking.
Must have welding experience with stick welding (SMAW) process in all positions from 2G to 6G for Carbon and Stainless Steel.
Must have welding experience with gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process in all positions from 2G to 6G for Aluminum.
Must have knowledge of quality control steps and procedures.
Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.
Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking.
Must have strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be fabricated and/or installed.
Must be capable of using various measuring instruments.
Must be able to provide hand tools per trades designation.
Must have experience working in a team environment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
Level of Experience: Mid
Must adhere to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII and host facilities.
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Candidate must be able to demonstrate welding ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment.
Must have High School education or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
Must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
Required Travel: 51 - 75%