Shipfitter

Venture Dynamics is actively seeking Shipfitters.

This position will perform shipfitting duties in all stages of repair and modernization of US Naval Vessels.

Responsibilities to include:

Tacking and fitting of bulkheads, railings, foundations, deck plating and other structural members.

Assembling, cutting, and grinding metal structural parts to include plates, bulkheads, strong backs, turnbuckles, come-alongs.

Performing layout work according to blueprints or reference lines. 

Marking locations of holes to be drilled, driving wedges, and installing temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting.

Employing appropriate trade methods to ensure watertight integrity on hulls of metal ships. 

May perform pre-fabrication work inside shop. 

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a shipyard environment
• Must understand the layout of a ship with compartment identification knowledge
• Must be able to read blueprints and perform layouts
• Must pass written and hands-on weld tack test:

- Tack Test includes: T1 test on Carbon, Stainless and Aluminum
- Demonstrate ability to burn with a torch
- Each test includes 2G, 3G and 4G positions
- Written/Blueprint exam

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Previous experience in metal works is an asset.
• Candidates may be required to travel to different sites or Naval Bases
• Must be able to use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently
• Must be flexible to working all shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
• Must have basic shipfitting tools.
• Must have own transportation
• Must be US Citizen
• Must pass drug and background screening and be eligible to obtain a DBIDS Badge for NAVY base access.