Shipfitter

Join Our Team as a Shipfitter!

Location: Norfolk, VA

Company: NSC Staffing

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NSC Staffing is seeking experienced Shipfitters to join our team in the Norfolk, VA area. If you have 2-10 years of experience as a Shipfitter Journeyperson and are ready to take on exciting projects, we want to hear from you!



Key Responsibilities:
As a Shipfitter, you will perform steel and aluminum structural work on various marine vessels, including U.S. Naval Vessels, Military Sealift Command, and commercial ships. This role involves:

• Conducting repairs and modernization work with minimal supervision.
• Utilized solid mechanical aptitude and adhered to detailed job specifications.
• Reading blueprints, interpreting drawings, and measuring accurately.
• Fabricating templates and installing structures according to specifications.

Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you should possess:

1. Strong comprehension of instructions, drawings, and correspondence.
2. In-depth understanding of ship repair terminology and compartment location nomenclature.
3. Physical capability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with OSHA standards.
4. Ability to write clear Condition Found Reports (CFR) detailing the ship's material condition and recommended actions.
5. Effective communication skills for conveying job-related information to supervisors and team members.
6. Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural drawings, including weld symbols and Navy damage control diagrams.
7. Experience fabricating templates, squaring plates, and installing perpendiculars on ships.
8. Proficiency with oxy-acetylene torch cutting and washing.
9. Welding experience in SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW techniques.
10. Safely operate hand and power tools, including grinders, saws, and drills.
11. Knowledge of structural shop fabrication equipment like shears, punches, and brakes.
12. Understanding of the aluminum 5XXX process.
13. Strong mathematical skills for measurements using both US customary and metric systems.
14. Minimum of four years of relevant experience.

Why Work with NSC Staffing?
At NSC Staffing, we pride ourselves on being a leading staffing firm dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities. We are committed to quality, safety, and building long-term relationships with our clients and employees.



Benefits of Joining NSC Staffing:

• Anticipated Salary Range*: $25 - $29
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit or Global Cash Card option
• Long-term job opportunities
• Referral bonuses for qualified candidates
• OSHA training and certification

*The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors and may vary from the posted range.


NSC Staffing is an equal opportunity employer (EOE AA/M/F/V/D) and maintains a drug-free workplace. We believe in community service and resource stewardship, and we strive to enhance the quality of life for our employees.



Join Our Team Today!
Apply now and advance your career with NSC Staffing - a leader in shipyard and industrial staffing.

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NSC Staffing is a drug-free workplace and an equal-opportunity employer (EOE AA/M/F/V/D).
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