Experienced Fitter — Oakland Industrial Park (OIP)

Job overview

The Experienced Fitter — Oakland Industrial Park (OIP) role is onsite in Newport News, VA. The stated salary range is $74,297.60–$85,196.80 per year. This role supports Newport News Shipbuilding, which designs, builds, and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and builds nuclear submarines. The fitter interprets drawings and procedures and measures, cuts, grinds, fits, aligns, and tack welds ship structures. The work contributes to ship construction, repair, and overhaul, including building interior structures and other steel components in varied work environments.

What you'll do

• Read, interpret, plan, and execute work from drawings and procedures
• measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack weld parts
• build interior structures, hatches, doors, and bulkheads
• work in shops, platens, dry docks, and aboard ships
• work at heights or in confined spaces
• meet physical and testing requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

experienced fitter

oakland industrial park

shipbuilding

steel fitting

ship construction

ship repair

ship overhaul

newport news va

u.s. citizenship required

salary $74,297.60–$85,196.80

huntington ingalls industries

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• on-site health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• 401(k) savings plan options
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• education scholarships
• and training programs. Some benefits may vary by division or work location.

Why this role

Requires at least one year of fitting, carpentry, or similar experience; U.S. citizenship is required. High school graduation or equivalent is preferred. Must pass Work Keys testing, a Physical Agility Test, and a respirator fit test. Multiple shifts; no telework or relocation assistance.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.