SHIP FITTER 3/C

Job Title SHIP FITTER 3/C

Location Newport News – Newport News, VA US (Primary)

Job Type Full‑Time

Classification Hourly

Exemption Type Non‑Exempt

Education High School Diploma/GED

Job Summary A Third-Class Shipfitter is an entry-level or developing tradesperson with approximately one (1) to two (2) years of experience fitting and assembling metal structural components under supervision. This role may lead small tasks involving up to three (3) trade personnel. Must be able to work long hours, including weekends and nights, as required.

Essential Functions

Positions, aligns, fits, and welds parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools

Verifies conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes

Tack‑welds fitted parts together

Lays out and examines metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met

Aligns and fits parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers

Locates and marks workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications

Positions or tightens braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting

Studies engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences

Moves parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes

Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to cut/grind in preparation for welding

Ability to measure, cut, grind small parts, foundations and other structural members

Proficient use of cutting equipment (Plasma Cutter and Oxy/Fuel Torch)

Basic reading, interpreting and utilization of blueprints

Proficient use of temporary attachments

Basic understanding of weld joint design (full and partial penetration welds, and bevels)

Proficient in installation and removal of fasteners and rivets

Can differentiate base material types and thicknesses

Qualified tack welder in common shipboard positions

Ability to learn intermediate fitting operations (coping, straightening, carbon arcing)

Basic understanding of material fabrication

Recognizes tooling needs (Which tool to use for which application)

Ability to read ruler/measuring tape

Intermediate use of power tools (grinders, reciprocating saws, drills etc.)

Intermediate use of hand tools (hammers, punches, etc.)

Correct set up of tools prior to use (running lines, drop tests, etc.)

Knowledge of power tool safety, (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points)

Intermediate use of positioning equipment (dogs/wedges, rams, saddles)

Ability to learn shipbuilding standards (009‑12, W1689)

Ability to learn basic inspection standards (009‑25, 009‑06)

Understands fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning firewatches, 35’ rule, etc.)

Ability to navigate onboard vessels to find work areas/backsides of work areas

Practical knowledge of industry safety standards/training

Requires periodic supervision to accomplish work

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and 1 to 2 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to gain access to military installations

Must be able to pass drug test and background check

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds

Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk thru you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bending or stooping thru tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.

Environmental Conditions This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures moving mechanical parts: high, precarious places.

During work-site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

Hard hat

Ear plugs or attenuator

Safety shoes

Dust mask or respirator

Gloves

Criteria for Advancement

Demonstrated level of expertise with use of cutting equipment

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints

Effectiveness of use of temporary attachments

Demonstrated skills in use of cutting equipment

Demonstrated level of understanding of weld joint design

Ability to differentiate base material types

Demonstrated level of skill for tack welding in common positions

Demonstrated ability to learn fitting operations

Demonstrated level of skill for use of positioning equipment

Demonstrated ability to learn applicable NSIs and inspection standards (009‑12, 009‑25, etc)

Less reliance on direction and supervision required to advance work

Knowledge of safety standards

Reliable attendance

EEO Statement EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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