Shipfitter III
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

What You’ll Do

• Repair, modify, install, and dismantle shipboard hulls, bulkheads, and decks.
• Fabricate and install components as directed by technical work documents.
• Set up, align, and operate various hand and portable tools, including plasma cutting machines and oxy/fuel torches.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and MILSPEC/SUBSAFE standards.
• Mentor and guide junior craftsmen in trade practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Must-Have Skills and Experience

• Hands-on shipfitting experience with the ability to work independently.
• Welding qualifications (GTAW/SMAW).
• Knowledge of shipboard plate systems (hull, deck, bulkhead) and installation/repair practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• SUBSAFE qualification and Deep Submergence Systems (SOC MCD A, B, C) experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret/Confidential clearance and government base access.
• Experience in alignment, fabrication, and use of trade-specific hand and portable tools.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience designing and fabricating complex fixtures and jigs.
• Prior mentoring or leadership of junior craftsmen.
• Military or civilian experience in a shipyard or repair department.

Who You Are

• Independent, highly skilled, and safety-conscious.
• Physically capable of heavy lifting, working in elevated areas, or confined spaces.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible and willing to work frequent overtime and travel as needed.

Additional Details

• Work is primarily indoors in shop environments but may include exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and sparks.
• Job tasks often require close physical proximity to others and working in non-controlled environmental conditions.
• Must maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and quality at all times.