1st Class Shipfitter

Job Description

Overview

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced 1st Class Shipfitters for projects located in and around Newport News, VA. This is a first shift opportunity with a pay range of up to $45/hour based on experience plus $140/Per Diem to Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Shipfitter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

Multi-Pass Tack Welding

Burning & Heating Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch

Layoff Piece Parts for Fabrication and Assembly

Assemble Structural Piece Parts in Accordance with Specifications

Air Carbon Arc Gouging

Erect, Set, and Makeup Complex Shaped Shell Plates, Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinal, Trunks, etc.

Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations, Miscellaneous and Complex Foundations

Rigger, Material Handling

Tank Testing

Mobile Equipment Operation (JLG, Scissor Lift, etc.)

Other Tasks as Assigned

Requirements:

Minimum of 4 Years of Commercial/Naval Experience as a First Class Shipfitter

Experience must be Documented on Advanced Shipfitter Summary Sheet Prior to Arrival

Able to Pass Various Weld Tests

Ability to Comprehend Complex Structural Assembly Drawings, Blueprints, and Sketches to include Weld Symbols, Material Types Datum, and Reference Lines

Ability to Comprehend Fractional Dimensions as with the use of a Ruler

Experience Working in a Physically Demanding Environment, Shipbuilding, Steel Fabrication, etc.

Familiarity with OSHA Regulations relative to the Shipbuilding Industry

Ability to use Work Packages, Drawings, Molded Lines, and Ship Reference Lines to Execute Work

Qualifications

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Vacation Pay

Health insurance

401(k) profit-sharing savings plan

Incentive programs

Tool purchase programs & MORE!

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

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Full-time