Entry Level Shipfitter - Steel Fabrication and Tack Welding

Job overview

The Entry Level Shipfitter - Steel Fabrication and Tack Welding role is an onsite position based in Newport News, VA. Compensation is specified as $57,283.20 to $62,067.20 per year, supporting the Newport News Shipbuilding division in the construction and repair of naval vessels. This role involves interpreting blueprints to fabricate, maneuver, and assemble steel structures for ship hulls. The incumbent will use various tools to measure, cut, grind, and tack weld components, contributing to the structural integrity of aircraft carriers and submarines.

What you'll do

• Read and interpret blueprints
• maneuver and fabricate steel structures
• measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack weld parts
• work in confined spaces and at heights
• perform tasks in all weather conditions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

newport news va

shipbuilding

steel fabrication

tack welding

entry level

onsite

no relocation

us citizenship required

$57k-$62k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical benefits, on-site health center, 401K company match, paid time off, paid holidays, employee discounts.

Why this role

Entry-level opportunity with on-the-job training provided through the shipyard's welding school.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing. Sector: 33.