Shipfitter

Bluewater Marine is now hiring shipfitters for the nation's largest shipyard - Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA. With over 22 years of experience, Bluewater Marine will always treat you like a valuable employee, not just a number on a list. We are currently offering a sign on bonus of $500 AND a referral bonus of $500 for every valuable employee you refer. If you've worked in Newport News Shipbuilding in the past, there's an additional $500 bonus!

Experience - 4 or more years of commerical or naval ship experience as a first class Shipfitter

Required Skills

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• Multi-Pass Tack Welding - Utilization of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process in vertical and overhead positions. A 12 inch section will be tested in order to qualify
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• Burning and Heating - Proficiency with Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch with the ability to bevel
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• Comprehension - Ability to understand complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints and sketches including weld symbols, material types, datum and reference line. Also need the ability to comprehend fractional dimensions using a ruler
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• Layout and Assembly - Ability to layout and assemble structural pieces in accordance with specifications in a quality manner
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• Gouging - Experience with Air Carbon Arc Gouging
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• Work Planning - Ability to utilize work packages and drawings to plan and execute work
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• Shell Plates - Ability to erect, set and makeup complex shaped shell plates
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• Decks and Bulkheads - Ability to erect, set and makeup decks, bulkheads, longitudinal trunks, etc.
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• Hull Inserts - Ability to intall and replace hull inserts and penetrations as well as install miscellaneous and complex foundations
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• Physical Environment - experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.)
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• Tools - Proficient in the use of vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns) *Tools are provided on the job site and personal tools are not required. Safety equipment (PPE) will be provided by Bluewater Marine
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In addition to having these required skills, all applicants must:

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• Be a US citizen
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• Able to speak, read and understand the English language
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• Able to pass a criminal background investigation
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• Able to pass a hair follicle drug test (HFT)
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• Must be able to work any shift
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If you meet these requirements, we'd love to have you join the Bluewater Marine Team! To apply, send an up to date resume to [email protected]. This is long term work (2 years) with overtime (as needed) that also includes 40 hours of bonus pay and holiday pay!