1st Class Shipfitter
Join Our Team as a Shipfitter!
Location: Norfolk, Virginia Area
Company: NSC Technologies
NSC Technologies is actively seeking experienced Shipfitters to join our team in the Norfolk, Virginia 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:
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
At NSC Technologies, 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.
We Offer:
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Visit our job page at http://jobs.nsc-tech.com to learn more about available positions across the United States.
Location: Norfolk, Virginia Area
Company: NSC Technologies
NSC Technologies is actively seeking experienced Shipfitters to join our team in the Norfolk, Virginia 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.
- Utilizing strong mechanical aptitude and adhering to detailed job specifications.
- Reading blueprints, interpreting drawings, and measuring accurately.
- Fabricating templates and installing structures according to specifications.
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
- Strong comprehension of instructions, drawings, and correspondence.
- In-depth understanding of ship repair terminology and compartment location nomenclature.
- Physical capability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Ability to write clear Condition Found Reports (CFR) detailing the ship's material condition and recommended actions.
- Effective communication skills for conveying job-related information to supervisors and team members.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural drawings, including weld symbols and Navy damage control diagrams.
- Experience in fabricating templates, squaring plates, and installing perpendiculars on ships.
- Proficiency with oxy-acetylene torch cutting and washing.
- Welding experience in SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW techniques.
- Safe operation of hand and power tools, including grinders, saws, and drills.
- Knowledge of structural shop fabrication equipment like shears, punches, and brakes.
- Understanding of the aluminum 5XXX process.
- Strong mathematical skills for measurements using both US customary and metric systems.
- Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
At NSC Technologies, 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.
We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Direct deposit or Global Cash Card options
- Long-term job opportunities
- Referral bonuses
- OSHA training
Explore Opportunities Nationwide!
Visit our job page at http://jobs.nsc-tech.com to learn more about available positions across the United States.
