Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
SHIPFITTER ENTRY LEVEL (CARPENTRY, CONSTRUCTION, STEEL WORK, STEEL FABRICATION)
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Shipfitter Entry Level (Carpentry, Construction, Steel Work, Steel Fabrication)
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Shipfitter Entry Level
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Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII .
Req ID: 44413
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.
About the Role Fitters are often called the "carpenters" of shipbuilding or "Artists of Steel" because they need to read and interpret blueprints or plans to place, maneuver, or fabricate steel structures or hulls of ships. Fitters use a variety of tools to measure, cut, grind, fit, align and tack weld parts as small as a fingernail to the large sub‑assemblies and super‑lifts that form the structural body of a ship. Fitters also build in‑place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship.
Fitters at NNS attend and become qualified through the shipyard’s state‑of‑the‑art welding school. They are expected to climb and work in high areas, crawl and work in cramped, confined spaces, and perform tasks in all kinds of weather conditions. A fitter will apply their skills in various locations across the shipyard, including the shops, platens or concrete and metal structures, dry‑docks, and onboard ships in support of new construction, ship repair, and ship overhauls.
Relevant Experience
Construction work (e.g., erecting structures, reading blueprints, framing houses)
Carpentry (e.g., framing, cutting metal, using angles)
Auto mechanic or autobody work
Structural iron work (e.g., welding, building structural frameworks, understanding of metals)
Please learn more by watching this video:
Video .
Must Have Qualifications Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Physical & Skill Requirements
Climb ladders and work at extreme heights.
Work in small, tight, or confined spaces.
Perform kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
Lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more.
Repetitively reach overhead.
Work indoors or outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
Work in areas with radiation.
Take and pass a respirator fit test.
Work assigned shift as production needs.
Take and pass a Physical Agility Test.
If you have 3 or more years of job‑related experience and/or technical/vocational school training, you should apply for the X11‑Shipfitter Experienced job posting.
Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s 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 America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. At HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s 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.
EEO & Accommodation 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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com
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
1‑844‑849‑8463
for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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Shipfitter Entry Level
role at
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII .
Req ID: 44413
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.
About the Role Fitters are often called the "carpenters" of shipbuilding or "Artists of Steel" because they need to read and interpret blueprints or plans to place, maneuver, or fabricate steel structures or hulls of ships. Fitters use a variety of tools to measure, cut, grind, fit, align and tack weld parts as small as a fingernail to the large sub‑assemblies and super‑lifts that form the structural body of a ship. Fitters also build in‑place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work in the ship.
Fitters at NNS attend and become qualified through the shipyard’s state‑of‑the‑art welding school. They are expected to climb and work in high areas, crawl and work in cramped, confined spaces, and perform tasks in all kinds of weather conditions. A fitter will apply their skills in various locations across the shipyard, including the shops, platens or concrete and metal structures, dry‑docks, and onboard ships in support of new construction, ship repair, and ship overhauls.
Relevant Experience
Construction work (e.g., erecting structures, reading blueprints, framing houses)
Carpentry (e.g., framing, cutting metal, using angles)
Auto mechanic or autobody work
Structural iron work (e.g., welding, building structural frameworks, understanding of metals)
Please learn more by watching this video:
Video .
Must Have Qualifications Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Physical & Skill Requirements
Climb ladders and work at extreme heights.
Work in small, tight, or confined spaces.
Perform kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
Lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more.
Repetitively reach overhead.
Work indoors or outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
Work in areas with radiation.
Take and pass a respirator fit test.
Work assigned shift as production needs.
Take and pass a Physical Agility Test.
If you have 3 or more years of job‑related experience and/or technical/vocational school training, you should apply for the X11‑Shipfitter Experienced job posting.
Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s 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 America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. At HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s 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.
EEO & Accommodation 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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com
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
1‑844‑849‑8463
for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
#J-18808-Ljbffr