Fitter Entry Level Opip
Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
Req ID: 49931
Team: X65 OPIP MECHANICAL
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements:Yes 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range:57283.20 to64130.73
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
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
Fitters are often called the carpenters of shipbuilding or Artists of Steel. Fitters read interpret plan and execute from drawings and procedures. Fitters measure cut grind fit align and tack weld parts as small your finger nail to the large sub-assemblies and super lifts that form the structural body of the ship. Fitters must have strong math skills and a good mechanical aptitude. Fitters build in-place all interior structures hatches doors bulkheads etc. to complete all the steel work in the ship. Fitters are expected to climb and work in high areas or crawl and work in cramped confine spaces and perform tasks with all kinds of working conditions in-between. A fitter will apply their skills in the shops platens dry-docks and onboard ships in support of new construction ship repair and ship overhauls.
This is Specific Job Listing is an Offsite Location: Oyster Point Industrial Park (OPIP)
Fitter Trade Video: Have
Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
Must be able to pass physical agility test
Must be able to kneel squat crawl bend stoop and climb on a daily basis
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
Must be able to perform overhead work
Must be able to work at extreme heights
Must be able to perform work outdoors year- round in all weather conditions
Must be able to work in small tight confined spaces
Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
Must be willing to work in radiation areas but with the appropriate training and equipment
Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must be willing to work any shift
High school graduate or equivalent of Welding Certification from an AWS Accredited School and/or Program.
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
