Top 61 Shipfitter Jobs in Virginia

Shipfitter 1st Class
Fairlead Integrated —Portsmouth, VA
- $27.07 - $40.61 an hour
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
6d
Advanced Shipfitter
Construction Services LLC —Newport News, VA
- $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- No background check
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3rd Class Shipfitter - Steel America (Job ID: 1461)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $20.31 - $25.69 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Forklift
- Assembly
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
6d
2nd Class Shipfitter (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 1474)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $23.89 - $30.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
6d
1st Class Shipfitter (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 1475)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $28.11 - $35.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Forklift
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
6d
Shipfitter
BAE Systems Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $29 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanic experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Shipfitter
IMIA, LLC —Newport News, VA
- $20 - $40 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
Shipfitter III/Specialist
Oceaneering —Chesapeake, VA
- Full-time
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
Shipfitter Asst Superintendent
Marine Hydraulics International, LLC —Norfolk, VA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- 8 years
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Shipyard Laborer- NIGHT SHIFT ONLY
Precision Mechanical Group —Portsmouth, VA
- $17 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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11d
1st Class Shipfitter
MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC —Portsmouth, VA
- Overtime
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Construction site
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
6d
SHIPFITTER TRAINEE OR CERTIFICATION - FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATES - SIGN
HII —Newport News, VA
- $59,675.20 - $62,067.20 a year
- Overtime
- Carpentry
- High school
- Construction site
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Journeyman Shipfitters - J4
CTR Group —Norfolk, VA
- $27.50 - $29.00 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Military
- Assembly
- Military encouraged
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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12d
Combo Welder / Shipfitter
Ameri-Force —Virginia Beach, VA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Reliable transportation
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Advanced Shipfitter/Fabricator (Multi-Pass Tack & Burn) 47951606
Ameri-Force —Newport News, VA
- $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Pipe Fitter
Hutco, Inc. —Portsmouth, VA
- $45 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Commercial
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Shipfitter
Tecnico —Chesapeake, VA
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Marine Shipfitter
AAA USA —Newport News, VA
- $27 - $37 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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3d
Mechanic / Shipfitter
GLOTECH, Inc. —Chesapeake, VA
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Hand tools
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Shipfitter Lead, 1st Step
Marine Hydraulics International, LLC —Norfolk, VA
- $36.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
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Shipfitter 1st Class

Fairlead Integrated -
Portsmouth, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.07 - $40.61 an hour
6 days ago

Qualifications

Lifting equipment
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Machine setup
Staff supervision
Blueprint specification interpretation
Team supervision
Component installation
Machining tool setup
Forklift
Construction plans
Cutting torches
Plasma cutters
Fall protection protocols
Hand tools
Material handling equipment operation
Oxy-fuel welding
Flux-cored welding

Full Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: 201 WAVY - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704 US (Primary)

Responsibilities:

Repairs, modifies, installs, and dismantles various shipboard hulls, bulkheads, or decks
Designs and fabricates fixtures and jigs
Reports directly to the Assistant Foreman/Supervisor/Production Lead
Understands and follows PPE Policy
Lays out material utilizing drawings and blueprints prior to performing cutting/fitting operations
Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
Ensures all tools listed on the "Required Tools List" are available for use within 2 weeks of employment
Ensures that all requirements of the Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and/or other guidance given by management
Identifies and notifies the Supervisor of unsatisfactory conditions during the production operation
Reads and understands complex terminology, blueprints, drawings, and schematics to plan installation
Fabricates and installs fixtures, jigs, supports, and targets to close tolerances ensuring finish requirements of the drawings are achieved
Determines fit-up requirements for a wide range of structural components in accordance with applicable technical drawings, manuals, and instructions
Determines size and material requirements
Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Contractor (CFM) and Government (GFM) furnished materials
Ability to use layout tools such as tool scales, squares, combination squares, trammel points
Understands fitting of structural components using dogs, wedges, strong-backs, etc.
Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading
Possesses basic computer skills
Travel and overtime are required
Will provide mentoring to junior craftsman
Work outside specific trade skill as required

Qualifications:

Work Experience: Minimum 5+ years of Shipfitter experience, or graduation from accredited
Apprenticeship Program or Journeyman Certificate accepted in lieu of work experience
Understands and performs the setup, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel
Has advanced knowledge of the following: shipboard plate (hull, deck, bulkhead) systems
(repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments, and material requirements), blueprint reading and interpretation, MILSPEC requirements
Must be able to fit structural components to tolerance requirements
Must have Tack and Fillet Weld qualifications (FCAW/SMAW)
Must have the ability to gain access to military bases and various government facilities
Understands the proper use of fitting gear and safe techniques
Demonstrates a safe and proficient fitting style
Is punctual, reliable and willing to work early or late however the schedule determines
Is willing to work at various locations
Can lead the crew in the day-to-day operations
Can act as the supervisor when called upon
Can solve problems and make decisions that keep the crew safe and proficient
Has a teachable spirit and is eager to learn new challenges
Has a clear understanding of TDP's and technical data
Communicates in a professional manner befitting the Fairlead way
Has the ability to operate forklifts and manlifts
Has fall protection training
Has a minimum of 5 years' experience as a fitter

ADA Notifications:
Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in noisy conditions.

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