Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking experienced Advanced Shipfitters to join a leading shipbuilding team in Newport News, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex naval projects in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform multi-pass tack welding and precision burning using oxygen/propane torches.
• Read and interpret complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols .
• Lay out and fabricate piece parts, assemble structural components, and ensure quality compliance.
• Work with molded lines and ship reference lines to execute tasks accurately.
• Install and replace hull inserts, penetrations, and complex foundations.
• Use vibratory tools (grinders, needle guns) and perform Air Carbon Arc Gouging .
• Follow OSHA safety standards and utilize PPE for all tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 4 years of documented commercial or naval experience as a First-Class Shipfitter .
• Strong ability to comprehend fractional dimensions and structural drawings.
• Skilled in welding, burning, heating, and assembly techniques.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments (shipbuilding, steel fabrication).
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and PPE requirements.
• Ability to work from Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute tasks.

Preferred Skills

• Experience erecting and setting complex-shaped shell plates, decks, bulkheads, and longitudes.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding reference lines and molded lines.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and steady contract work.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile naval projects .
• All shifts available for flexibility.
• Safety-first culture and professional work environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass drug screening and background check prior to start.
• PPE training required (eye, face, head, foot, hand, body protection, hearing protection, fall arrest systems).

Ready to take your shipfitting career to the next level?

Apply today and join a team that values skill, precision, and safety.

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