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1st Class Shipfitter

Tradesmen International, Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2025
💰 $90,000/yr

About the role

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced 1st Class Shipfitters for projects located in and around Newport News, VA.  This is a first shift opportunity with a pay range of up to $45/hour based on experience plus $140/Per Diem to Travelers 60+ miles from the job site.  If you are a Shipfitter and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! 

 

Job Scope:

  • Multi-Pass Tack Welding
  • Burning & Heating Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch
  • Layoff Piece Parts for Fabrication and Assembly
  • Assemble Structural Piece Parts in Accordance with Specifications
  • Air Carbon Arc Gouging
  • Erect, Set, and Makeup Complex Shaped Shell Plates, Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinal, Trunks, etc.
  • Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations, Miscellaneous and Complex Foundations
  • Rigger, Material Handling
  • Tank Testing
  • Mobile Equipment Operation (JLG, Scissor Lift, etc.)
  • Other Tasks as Assigned

Requirements:

    • Minimum of 4 Years of Commercial/Naval Experience as a First Class Shipfitter
    • Experience must be Documented on Advanced Shipfitter Summary Sheet Prior to Arrival
    • Able to Pass Various Weld Tests
    • Ability to Comprehend Complex Structural Assembly Drawings, Blueprints, and Sketches to include Weld Symbols, Material Types Datum, and Reference Lines
    • Ability to Comprehend Fractional Dimensions as with the use of a Ruler
    • Experience Working in a Physically Demanding Environment, Shipbuilding, Steel Fabrication, etc.
    • Familiarity with OSHA Regulations relative to the Shipbuilding Industry
    • Ability to use Work Packages, Drawings, Molded Lines, and Ship Reference Lines to Execute Work

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

 

Our comprehensive benefits include:

  • Vacation Pay
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan
  • Incentive programs
  • Tool purchase programs & MORE!

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

 

Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.

Recruiter Name

Michelle Myers

Location

US-AL-MOBILE

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