Advanced Ship Fitter

$45 per hour

HUTCO

HUTCO, INC.

Position: Advanced Shipfitter / Fabricator (Multi-Pass Tack & Burn)
Job Location: Newport News, VA
Hutco Branch: Portsmouth
Rate of Pay: $45.00 per hour, plus per diem for those who qualify

Shift: Variable - All Shifts

DESCRIPTION

Hutco, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Advanced Shipfitters / Fabricators for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia.

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of documented commercial or naval shipfitting experience . This position requires advanced structural fabrication, multi-pass tack welding, burning, heating, and the ability to interpret complex structural drawings and blueprints.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Minimum 4 years of documented commercial or naval experience as a First Class Shipfitter .
Proficient in multi-pass tack welding.
Experience using oxygen/propane burning and heating torches.
Ability to read and interpret complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and fractional dimensions.
Experience laying out, assembling, fitting, and replacing structural piece parts, hull inserts, and penetrations.
Experience working in physically demanding shipbuilding, marine, or heavy steel fabrication environments.
Familiarity with applicable shipbuilding OSHA safety requirements.
Experience using grinders, needle guns, and other vibratory tools.
Experience with air carbon arc gouging.

WELDING QUALIFICATION

All Shipfitters must successfully complete the Multi-Pass Tack Welder Qualification Test using the SMAW process with MIL-10718-M (A-5A) filler metal.

Testing includes:

Vertical Up (3F) position
Overhead (4F) position
One-hour practice session
One-hour Vertical Up test
One-hour Overhead test
Visual Inspection of Weld Level I assessment

Candidates must be prepared to pass the required qualification testing without prior training at the Newport News welding school.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Climb, crawl, stand, bend, and work in confined spaces.
Work in environments involving temperature and humidity extremes.
Work around fumes, odors, dust, and other normal shipyard conditions.
Use various hand and power tools.
Perform physically demanding work in tight or restricted areas.

BENEFITS

A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care.

Available plans include:

Medical / Prescription
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Short Term Disability
Term Life Benefits
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit

Per diem is available for individuals who qualify.

CONTACT HUTCO TODAY!

Apply online or contact the Hutco Portsmouth Branch :

728 High Street, Suite 200
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Call: View phone number on click.appcast.io / View phone number on click.appcast.io

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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