Journeyman Shipfitter

Job Description

Job Description

**Job Opportunity: Shipfitter

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LEAD Staffing | Hampton Roads, VA

Location: Norfolk, VA

Schedule: Full-Time | Contract | 40 hours per week (Overtime as required)

We are seeking an experienced Shipfitter to support shipyard operations in, VA. This role involves laying out, fitting, and assembling structural components of ships in accordance with engineering drawings and shipyard specifications.

• Lay out, fit, and tack weld structural components including frames, bulkheads, decks, and brackets.
• Set up and align structural assemblies using precision measuring tools.
• Fabricate temporary staging, shoring, and strong-backs as needed.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, blueprints, and offset tables.
• Coordinate with welders and other trades for component installation.
• Ensure dimensional accuracy and alignment before and after welding.
• Use burning, grinding, and cutting equipment for material preparation.
• Follow all shipyard safety procedures and quality standards.

• Minimum of 3 years of shipfitting experience in a marine or shipyard environment.
• Strong blueprint reading and structural layout skills.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and structural fitting equipment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be willing to undergo background check and drug screening.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and extended schedules as required.
• Clean driving record required.

• Shipyard and industrial settings
• Exposure to noise, heat, cold, confined spaces, and marine/industrial hazards
• PPE required at all times

1. Describe your experience as a Shipfitter in a marine or shipyard environment.
2. What types of structural assemblies have you fitted and aligned?
3. How do you ensure dimensional accuracy when fitting large structural components?
4. What measuring and layout tools do you use most frequently?
5. How do you work with welders to ensure proper fit-up before final welding?
6. Describe a challenging structural fit-up problem you resolved.
7. How do you read and apply offset tables or structural drawings in the field?
8. What safety precautions are most important when fitting heavy structural components?
9. How do you manage multiple fit-up tasks on tight availability schedules?
10. How do you communicate dimensional discrepancies to supervisors or engineers?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay (eligible after qualifying hours worked)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Referral Bonus Program – earn a bonus for referring qualified candidates
• Consistent shipyard work with overtime opportunities
• Opportunity to work on complex naval and industrial projects
• Strong safety-first work culture

**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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*LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, labor union affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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