Marine Shipfitter

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Marine Shipfitters for a project in Newport News, VA. Full-time opportunity at up to $45/hour plus $140/day per diem for travelers 75+ miles from the job site.

Job Scope:

• Multi-pass tack welding
• Air Carbon Arc Gouging
• Operating burning-oxygen/propane and heating-oxygen/propane torches
• Reading and comprehending complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches
• Laying out piece parts for fabrication and assembly
• Assembling structural piece parts in accordance with specifications
• Using vibratory tools, grinders, and needle guns
• Working from packages and drawings to plan and execute work
• Erecting, setting, and making up complex-shaped shell plates and deck bulkheads
• Installing and replacing hull inserts and penetrations
• Installing miscellaneous and complex foundations

• US citizen documents required
• Must pass background check and hair follicle screening
• Proficient in torch cutting and burning operations
• Must pass various weld tests
• Must accurately read and interpret a tape measure
• Minimum 3 years of shipfitter experience required
• Must wash off old welds from steel plates without gouging or damaging the base metal
• Ability to trim and fit steel for butt weld applications
• Strong understanding of marine fabrication and shipyard safety practices preferred
• Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions with the use of a ruler
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry