SHIPFITTER (LEAD POUR OPERATOR) - MUST BE WILLING TO WORK WITH LEAD

About the role

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a Fitter to join their team. 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. Fitters 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.

Responsibilities

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.

This position will require working with LEAD. Structural surface preparation like grinding and sandblasting shall be performed during LEAD pour. Heating Torch shall be used to liquidized LEAD for bonding LEAD to steel structures.

Requirements

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Candidates Must Be Able To Climb ladders and work at extreme heights.
• Work in small, tight, or confined spaces.
• Kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
• Lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more.
• Work while repeatedly reaching 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.
• Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.

Qualifications

Candidates with experience in construction work, carpentry, auto mechanic or autobody work, or structural iron work may be a good fit for this job.

Benefits

Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more. A $3,000.00 sign-on bonus is also available.

Skills

Skills related to construction work, carpentry, auto mechanic or autobody work, or structural iron work are preferred.