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Ship Fitter

Avail Staffing
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/27/2025
Overview

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Ship Fitter to join our dynamic team. As a Ship Fitter, you will perform steel and aluminum structural work on a variety of marine vessels, including U.S. Naval ships, Military Sealift Command vessels, and commercial ships. Your responsibilities in this role will include:

Duties

  • Performing repairs and modernization tasks independently with minimal oversight.
  • Applying strong mechanical skills while following precise job specifications.
  • Interpreting blueprints, analyzing drawings, and taking accurate measurements.
  • Creating templates and assembling structures in compliance with specifications.

Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years in the role of a Ship Fitter in a shipyard environment is required.
  • Excellent ability to understand instructions, technical drawings, and written communication.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of ship repair terminology and compartment location designations.
  • Strong communication skills for effectively sharing job-related details with supervisors and team members.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting structural drawings, including weld symbols and Navy damage control diagrams.
  • Experienced in fabricating templates, aligning plates, and installing perpendiculars on vessels.
  • Skilled in oxy-acetylene torch cutting and washing techniques.
  • Adept at safely handling hand and power tools, including grinders, saws, and drills.
  • Familiarity with structural shop fabrication equipment, including shears, punches, and brakes.
  • Familiarity with sheet metal work is highly desirable.
  • Strong mathematical skills for precise measurements in both US standard and metric systems.

Certifications

  • OSHA 10 Maritime Training
  • DBIDS Badge

If you are passionate about shipbuilding and possess the necessary skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Ship Fitter!

Company Description

With over 30 years of industry experience, Avail Staffing has become one of the leading resources for Shipyard and Industrial Tradesmen in search of the ideal job opportunities. We are dedicated to providing the highest pay while allowing our tradesmen to work for multiple, reputable clients that we support. Whether you are highly experienced or just starting your career, we are THE source.

With over 30 years of industry experience, Avail Staffing has become one of the leading resources for Shipyard and Industrial Tradesmen in search of the ideal job opportunities. We are dedicated to providing the highest pay while allowing our tradesmen to work for multiple, reputable clients that we support. Whether you are highly experienced or just starting your career, we are THE source.

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