Shipfitter (Certification Required)

Req ID : 42905

Team : X11 FITTERS

Entity : Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position : Yes

Full-Time

Shift : Multiple

Relocation : No relocation assistance available

Virtual / Telework Opportunity : No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement : No

Clearance Required : No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Fitters are often called the carpenters of shipbuilding or Artists of Steel. Fitters read interpret plan and execute from drawings and procedures. Fitters measure cut grind fit align and tack weld parts as small your finger nail to the large sub-assemblies and super lifts that form the structural body of the ship. Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude. Fitters build in-place all interior structures hatches doors bulkheads etc. to complete all the steel work in the ship. Fitters are expected to climb and work in high areas or crawl and work in cramped confine spaces and perform tasks with all kinds of working conditions in-between. A fitter will apply their skills in the shops platens dry-docks and onboard ships in support of new construction ship repair and ship overhauls.

This position is for job seekers who have received and can provide a certificate or diploma in Shipfitting or a directly related field including Welding (SMAW GMAW) Plasma Cutting and / or Oxy-Fuel Cutting Construction Maintenance Carpentry Auto Body and / or Sheet Metal Fabrication.

Candidates with no experience or certifications are encouraged to apply to the Shipfitter Trainee requisition.

Must Have

One or more certificates of completion or diploma in Shipfitting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program community college trade school technical college apprentice program postsecondary institution or military equivalent.

Candidates must 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 do overhead work.

Must be able to work outdoors.

Must be able to wear a respirator.

Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Nice to Have

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Why HII

We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including : medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1