Ship Fitter

This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks:

• Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs, and tests mechanical equipment and related devices.
• Troubleshoots and corrects structural placement.
• Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
• May provide operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Participates in special projects, as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills: Blueprint reading, metal fabrication, grinding, cutting (torch/plasma), welding knowledge.

Tools Proficiency: Experience with heavy machinery (plate rolls, presses) and hand/p...