Ship Fitter (Local Only)

Job Description

Job Description

Hutco, Inc.

Position : Shipfitter J3 - J4 (Local Only)

Location : Norfolk, VA

Shift : ALL Shifts (Five openings for 1st Shift : 6 : 00 AM – 2 : 45 PM, with a 45-minute lunch)

Security Clearance : No Clearance Required

Pay : $27.00 per Hour

Position Overview

Hutco, Inc. is hiring Shipfitters J3 - J4 (Local Only) for our Steel Shop in Norfolk, Virginia. This role involves the layout, fabrication, and assembly of ship structures using blueprints, hand tools, and power tools. Candidates must be experienced with shipboard nomenclature and standards, including the 5S guidelines and Navy standard items.

Key Responsibilities

Journeyperson 4 (J4) - Shipfitter

• Plan and complete work independently using blueprints.
• Layout plates, pipes, and structural shapes, including flat and complex layouts involving projections and compound angles.
• Interpret shipboard structures and locate features relative to frames, longitudinal stringers, and centerlines.
• Understand and apply weld symbols for material preparation.
• Perform tack welding and burning; use power tools such as shears, saws, presses, and more.
• Create templates for fabrication and installation.
• Assemble foundations, deckhouses, and specialized ship structures.
• Follow 5S standards and be familiar with Navy standard items.

Journeyperson 3 (J3) - Shipfitter

Skills and Qualifications

Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints and weld symbols.

J4 : Advanced knowledge and the ability to work independently on complex layouts.

Familiar with OSHA safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

How to Apply

Apply Online or contact us directly for more information.

Contact :

Hutco, Inc. – Portsmouth Branch

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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