Shipfitter J4
Date: Oct 22, 2025
Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23523
Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com
General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Steel Shop. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for Shipfitters J-4. There are five (5) openings for 1st shift - 6 AM to 2:45 PM (with a 45 lunch break).
Shift : ALL
Security Clearance: No Clearance
GUIDELINES FOR SHIPFITTER
JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Shipfitter)
Be able to plan and complete work with little supervision using blueprints.
Be knowledgeable in layout or plates, pipes and structural shapes, including flat layouts and complex layouts involving projection and compound angles.
Be knowledgeable of ship related nomenclature and be able to locate structures in relationship to frames, longitudinal stringers, centerlines, etc.
Know weld symbols and how they apply to material preparation for welding.
Skills should include tack welding, burning, use of various power tools such as shears, saws, presses, etc.
Must be capable of making templates as needed for fabrications and/or installation of ship structures.
Must be capable of assembling foundations, deck houses, and specialized structures for all areas of the ship.
Must know the guide lines of 5 S and be aware of the standard items.
General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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