Jan 05, 2026

Advanced Shipfitters-Newport News, VA $45.00 /Hour • $120.00 /Day

  • Trade Team USA

Job Description

Advance Shipfitters

$45.00 Plus $120.00 PD

Experience:
Four plus years of commercial/naval experience as a first-class Shipfitter.

Required Skills:
1. Multi-Pass Tack Welding. To include
A. Using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process.
B. With MIL-10718-M (A-5A) Filler Metal of MIL-E-22200/1.
C. In both the Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions
2. Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch.
3. Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch.
4. Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum, and reference lines.
5. Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions with the use of a ruler.
6. Ability to lay out piece parts for fabrication and assembly.
7. Ability to assemble structural parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner.
8. Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.).
9. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
10. Use vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns).
11. Air Carbon Arc Gouging.
12. Ability to use Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute work.
13. Ability to use Molded Lines and Ship Reference Lines to execute required work.
14. Ability to Erect, Set, and Make-up Complex-shaped Shell Plates.
15. Ability to Erect, Set, and Make-up Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinal trunks, etc:
16. Ability to Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations, and  Ability to Install Miscellaneous and Complex Foundations.

 

Please send resume to Jim.fails@tradeteamusa.com or call 757-961-3918 ext. 7010, cell 757-324-3704

Please mention that you saw the information on the Industrial Projects Construction Job Board if calling Jim