Experienced Shipfitter - 10+ Years

Job overview

The Experienced Shipfitter - 10+ Years is an onsite role in Newport News, VA, with a salary range of $83,491.20 to $85,196.80 per year. This position supports the X11 Fitters team at Newport News Shipbuilding. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of fitting and fabrication experience. The shipfitter interprets blueprints to fabricate and assemble steel structures for ships, using various tools to measure, cut, grind, and tack weld components to ensure structural integrity.

What you'll do

• Interpret blueprints
• fabricate and assemble steel structures
• measure, cut, grind, and tack weld
• work in confined spaces and at heights
• perform physical agility tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

newport news va

shipfitter

experienced

steel fabrication

onsite

sign-on bonus

relocation assistance

us citizenship required

$83k-$85k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $5,000 sign-on bonus, $5,000 relocation assistance, medical, dental, vision, 401K match, on-site health center.

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of experience and includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation assistance.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sector: 23.