726 Shipfitter jobs in Smithfield,VA

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Shipfitter - Navy

NSC Staffing

Carrollton, VA 23314

~ 14 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

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.
Minimum of four years of relevant experience.

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SHIPFITTER EXPERIENCED - 10+ YEARS REQUIRED

HII

Newport News, VA 23606

$5,000 bonus

~ 33 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Must have 10 or more years of Fitting/Fabrication experience
Must have worked for Newport News Shipbuilding for 1.5 years
Must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test.
Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
Must be able to work all assigned shift.
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

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IMIA, LLC

Newport News, VA 23606

~ 33 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

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.
The position requires a working knowledge of technical to include 1689 and 1688.
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.
Lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 60 pounds), or using a hoist.

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Delphinus Engineering

Carrollton, VA 23314

~ 14 min OnsiteEducation 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.
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.
Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
Able to follow safety procedures.
Employees may be required to travel for work to other locations.
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.

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Fairlead

Portsmouth, VA 23704

Requires Travel

Work Experience: Minimum 3+ years of Shipfitter experience.
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.
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.
Must be able to fit structural components to tolerance requirements.
Must have the ability to gain access to military bases and various government facilities
Occasional lifting 50+ pounds.
Assumes responsibility for Contractor (CFM) and Government (GFM) furnished materials.
Basic computer skills.
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.
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.
Travel and overtime are required.
25' Tape
Center Punch
3 lb maul
Chalk Box
Combination Square
Burning goggles
Striker
Full Face Welding Shield
Welding Gloves
Slag Hammer
Bottle Wrench
12" Crescent Wrench
Wire Cutters
Lockable tool storage
Pliers
Utility Knife
Tip Cleaner
Flashlight
Screwdriver

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COLONNA'S SHIPYARD

Carrollton, VA 23314

~ 14 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Must have a Bachelors/Registered Apprentice (grad) and at least 2 years relative trades experience (or HS + 6 years trades experience) and at least 2 years of prior supervisory experience.
Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding).
Must have knowledge of AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel) and NAVSEA code/requirements (MIL-STD-1688 & MIL-STD-1689).
Must have both welding and fitting experience in new industrial fabrication/new construction.
Must have at least one (1) year of experience in welding automation.
Must be able to understand job specifications, drawings, and corresponding technical references years supervisory experience.
Must have well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with employees/leadership/customers and prepare/deliver written reports and correspondence.
Must have regular, reliable attendance.

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Continental Tide Defense System

Suffolk, VA 23434

~ 24 min OnsiteRetirement Benefit

Minimum 5-8 years of marine or industrial ship fitting experience required
Proficient in blueprint reading and layout techniques
Familiarity with welding, burning, and cutting tools
Ability to pass pre-employment physical and background check
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Ability to obtain & maintain a Secret clearance
Demonstrated reliability and punctuality; must be able to consistently report to work on time
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 withstand extreme temperatures & weather conditions
Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
Must wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection, as required.
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.
Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
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.
May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold.
Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.

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BAE Systems

Newport News, VA 23607

~ 33 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Must be able to obtain a government access badge
High School or equivalent plus appropriate Trade,
6+ years related experience with HS Diploma,
4 + years related with associate degree.
Demonstrate the ability to plan, schedule, supervise, and direct the work of other employees in the relevant trade or industry
Ability to use discretion and judgment in making operations and personnel decisions.
Proficient computer skills required including experience with Microsoft Office programs and similar software.
Good oral and written communication skills.

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INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATORS

Newport News, VA 23606

~ 33 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required.
Must have own basic skill related tools and equipment if not supplied by the workplace.
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.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, calipers, tape measures and angle gauges.
Six months to one-year related experience and/or training

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Department of the Navy - Agency Wide

Portsmouth, VA 23709

Requires Travel

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.
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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
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.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE.