1766 Shipfitter jobs in Virginia
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Shipfitter (Trade School)
BAE Systems
Norfolk, VA 23523
$29-$35/hr
OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- Minimum education requirements: High school diploma/GED
- Minimum relevant experience: 1-2yrs.
- Must be a candidate for the Maritime Solutions Norfolk Hiring Events
- Must be a graduate or current student from BAE Systems Trade School Partnership Program
- 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 be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
- Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
- Must be able to wear standard PPE and use basic ship fitting tool list
- Must be able to obtain a government access badge
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SHIPFITTER ENTRY LEVEL (CARPENTRY, CONSTRUCTION, STEEL WORK, STEEL FABRICATION)
HII
Newport News, VA 23608
OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
- Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- Must be able to climb ladders and work at extreme heights
- Must be able to work in small, tight, or confined spaces
- Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
- Must be able to lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more
- Must be able to work while repeatedly reaching overhead
- Must be able to work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- Must be able to work in areas with radiation
- Must be able to take and pass a respirator fit test
- Must be able to take and pass a Physical Agility Test
- Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
- Relation to relocation: Relocation: No relocation assistance available
- Travel Requirements: No
- Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
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Shipfitter
IMIA, LLC
Portsmouth, VA 23703
$20-$40/hr
OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit
- The position requires a working knowledge of technical to include 1689 and 1688.
- Must have own basic skill related tools and equipment if not supplied by the workplace.
- Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
- Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required.
- Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
- Familiarity with the metric system
- Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to factional equivalents and fractions to decimal equivalents.
- Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time.
- Ability to identify and measure material.
- Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form.
- Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings, calipers, tape measures and angle gauges.
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Shipfitter
Delphinus Engineering
Norfolk, VA 23503
OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- High School diploma or GED.
- This position requires 1-5 years of experience in the ship fitting trade.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.
- General Hand Tools
- Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
- Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear.
- Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.
New, Posted 1 day ago
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Shipfitter J1 - J4
NASSCO
Norfolk, VA 23523
OnsiteUrgently Hiring
- Be able to plan and complete work with little supervision using blueprints.
- Be knowledgeable in layout or plates, pipes and structural shapes, including flat layouts and complex layouts involving projection and compound angles.
- Be knowledgeable of ship related nomenclature and be able to locate structures in relationship to frames, longitudinal stringers, centerlines, etc.
- Know weld symbols and how they apply to material preparation for welding.
- Skills should include tack welding, burning, use of various power tools such as shears, saws, presses, etc.
- Must be capable of making templates as needed for fabrications and/or installation of ship structures.
- Must be capable of assembling foundations, deck houses, and specialized structures for all areas of the ship.
- Must know the guide lines of 5 S and be aware of the standard items.
- Security Clearance: No Clearance
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1st Class Shipfitter - Steel America (Job ID: 1371)
COLONNA'S SHIPYARD
Norfolk, VA 23503
OnsiteUrgently HiringFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- Must have at least 5 years of experience shipfitting, in a marine or shipyard environment; or have graduated from a registered apprenticeship program relevant to the trade.
- Must be proficient in metalworking, welding, and blueprint interpretation.
- Must have a strong understanding of ship construction and structural integrity.
- Must be able to lift heavy materials, work at heights, and operate in confined spaces.
- Must be proficient in Flux Core Welding (FCAW) with the ability to Tack Weld as needed in both the vertical and overhead positions.
New, Posted 9 hours ago
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Shipfitter 1st Class
Ameri-Force
Norfolk, VA 23503
$25-$27/hr
OnsiteHealth Insurance
- Minimum of five years of Fitting experience
- Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the Fitting trade
- Must be able to work effectively with others
- Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates
- Enter and move through manholes to reach and work internally confined spaces
- Must have regular, reliable attendance
- Must be a US citizen
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SHIPFITTERS
Tidewater Staffing
Portsmouth, VA 23703
OnsiteUrgently Hiring
- Prior shipyard shipfitting experience
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Reliable transportation and strong attendance
- Read and interpret shipyard blueprints, weld symbols, and layout drawings
- Familiarity with OSHA shipyard safety standards
- Experience in submarine construction or naval shipbuilding is a plus
- Comfortable working with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
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Shipfitter Journeyperson-2603
NSC Staffing
Norfolk, VA 23523
OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit
- 2-10 years of experience as a Shipfitter Journeyperson
- Minimum of four years of relevant experience
- Strong comprehension of instructions, drawings, and correspondence
- In-depth understanding of ship repair terminology and compartment location nomenclature
- Physical capability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with OSHA standards
- Ability to write clear Condition Found Reports (CFR) detailing the ship's material condition and recommended actions
- Effective communication skills for conveying job-related information to supervisors and team members
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural drawings, including weld symbols and Navy damage control diagrams
- Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, and installing perpendiculars on ships
- Proficiency with oxy-acetylene torch cutting and washing
- Welding experience in SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW techniques
- Safely operate hand and power tools, including grinders, saws, and drills
- Knowledge of structural shop fabrication equipment like shears, punches, and brakes
- Understanding of the aluminum 5XXX process
- Strong mathematical skills for measurements using both US customary and metric systems
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SHIPFITTER
Department of the Navy - Agency Wide
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Requires TravelUrgently Hiring
- 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 (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.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This may be a bargaining unit position.
- You may be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- This position may require exposure to high noise levels.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
What companies are hiring Shipfitter jobs in Virginia?
- BAE Systems
- HII
- IMIA, LLC
- Delphinus Engineering
- NASSCO
- COLONNA'S SHIPYARD
- Ameri-Force
- Tidewater Staffing
- NSC Staffing
- Department of the Navy - Agency Wide
- BAE Systems
- HII
- IMIA, LLC
- Delphinus Engineering
- NASSCO
- COLONNA'S SHIPYARD
- Ameri-Force
- Tidewater Staffing
- NSC Staffing
- Department of the Navy - Agency Wide
What is the hourly salary range for Shipfitter jobs in Virginia?
The hourly salary range is $20 - $40.
The hourly salary range is $20 - $40.
