SHIPFITTER EXPERIENCED - STEEL CONSTRUCTION/CARPENTRY
AMSEC LLC, A Subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News, VA, United States
Shipfitter Experienced - Steel Construction/Carpentry
Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States
Req ID: 46720
Team: X11 FITTERS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation Assistance: No
Telework: Not Eligible
Travel Requirement: No
Security Clearance: Not Required to Start
About HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.
Role Overview
Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring Shipfitters with a minimum of 3 years of experience to perform shipbuilding fabrication and repair work. The position offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits, an on-site health center, 401(k) company match, employee discounts, and more.
Responsibilities
Fitters read and interpret blueprints or plans to place, maneuver, or fabricate steel structures or hull components of ships. They measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack weld parts from small to large assemblies, and they build interior structures such as hatches, doors, and bulkheads. Fitters are expected to work at extreme heights, crawl in confined spaces, and perform tasks in diverse weather conditions. Work may be performed in shops, platens, concrete and metal structures, dry-docks, and onboard ships for new construction, repair, and overhaul.
Must Have
Minimum 1 year of fitting/fabrication experience
Ability to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
Ability to lift 40 lbs and pass a respirator fit test
Availability to work assigned shifts as production needs
Pass a Physical Agility Test
Nice to Have
High school graduate or equivalent
Completion of welding or HVAC certification or trades training from an industry certified trade school or program
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan options, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more.
Equal Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, citizenship or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Assistance
To request a reasonable accommodation, email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com. Phone assistance is available at 1-844-849-8463, press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States
Req ID: 46720
Team: X11 FITTERS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation Assistance: No
Telework: Not Eligible
Travel Requirement: No
Security Clearance: Not Required to Start
About HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.
Role Overview
Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring Shipfitters with a minimum of 3 years of experience to perform shipbuilding fabrication and repair work. The position offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits, an on-site health center, 401(k) company match, employee discounts, and more.
Responsibilities
Fitters read and interpret blueprints or plans to place, maneuver, or fabricate steel structures or hull components of ships. They measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack weld parts from small to large assemblies, and they build interior structures such as hatches, doors, and bulkheads. Fitters are expected to work at extreme heights, crawl in confined spaces, and perform tasks in diverse weather conditions. Work may be performed in shops, platens, concrete and metal structures, dry-docks, and onboard ships for new construction, repair, and overhaul.
Must Have
Minimum 1 year of fitting/fabrication experience
Ability to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
Ability to lift 40 lbs and pass a respirator fit test
Availability to work assigned shifts as production needs
Pass a Physical Agility Test
Nice to Have
High school graduate or equivalent
Completion of welding or HVAC certification or trades training from an industry certified trade school or program
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan options, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more.
Equal Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, citizenship or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Assistance
To request a reasonable accommodation, email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com. Phone assistance is available at 1-844-849-8463, press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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