SHIPFITTER - SEMI-SKILLED

About the role

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking Semi-Skilled Shipfitters with foundational experience in metal fabrication, construction, or shipyard work. This position involves fabricating, assembling, and installing structural components in ship construction. Key responsibilities include using torches, levels, tape measures, grinders, welding equipment, and other shipfitter tools. Positions require working in shipboard environments including heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and install structural components in ship construction.
• Use torches, levels, tape measures, grinders, welding equipment, and other shipfitter tools.
• Absorb measurements, apply practical math skills, and assist with layout, alignment, cutting, and fit-up of metal components.
• Work in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and be available for any shift.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months trade experience.
• Some experience in metal fabrication, shipyard work, construction, or a related trade.
• Ability to use measuring tools and basic fabrication equipment.
• Commitment to safety, precision, and teamwork.
• Willingness to work in active shipyard environments and continue developing skills.

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading and comprehension skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements.
• Knowledge of the layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
• Experience with various trade specific tools such as: grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob.
• Knowledge of setting and erecting units.
• Knowledge of the use of Datum Lines.
• Fit up and alignment tolerances.
• Advanced blue print reading skills.
• 3-5 years of marine shipbuilding or construction experience.
• High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Skills

Must have foundational experience in metal fabrication, construction, or shipyard work. Must be able to use measuring tools and basic fabrication equipment. Must have a commitment to safety, precision, and teamwork. Must be willing to work in active shipyard environments and continue developing skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

Pay

Up to $28.07 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill level. Additional opportunities for overtime, training, and advancement into higher-level craft roles.

Schedule

Multiple shifts available.