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Advanced Shipfitter / Fabricator (Multi-Pass Tack & Burn)Hutco, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Advanced Shipfitters / Fabricators for shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of documented commercial or naval shipfitting experience. This position requires advanced structural fabrication, multi-pass tack welding, burning, heating, and the ability to interpret complex structural drawings and blueprints.Required Experience & SkillsMinimum 4 years of documented commercial or naval experience as a First Class Shipfitter.Proficient in multi-pass tack welding.Experience using oxygen/propane burning and heating torches.Ability to read and interpret complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and fractional dimensions.Experience laying out, assembling, fitting, and replacing structural piece parts, hull inserts, and penetrations.Experience working in physically demanding shipbuilding, marine, or heavy steel fabrication environments.Familiarity with applicable shipbuilding OSHA safety requirements.Experience using grinders, needle guns, and other vibratory tools.Experience with air carbon arc gouging.Welding QualificationAll Shipfitters must successfully complete the Multi-Pass Tack Welder Qualification Test using the SMAW process with MIL-10718-M (A-5A) filler metal. Testing includes:Vertical Up (3F) positionOverhead (4F) positionOne-hour practice sessionOne-hour Vertical Up testOne-hour Overhead testVisual Inspection of Weld Level I assessmentCandidates must be prepared to pass the required qualification testing without prior training at the Newport News welding school.Physical RequirementsFrequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Climb, crawl, stand, bend, and work in confined spaces.Work in environments involving temperature and humidity extremes.Work around fumes, odors, dust, and other normal shipyard conditions.Use various hand and power tools.Perform physically demanding work in tight or restricted areas.BenefitsA limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care. Available plans include:Medical / PrescriptionDental CoverageVision CoverageShort Term DisabilityTerm Life BenefitsAccidental Death & Dismemberment BenefitPer diem is available for individuals who qualify.Contact Hutco Today!Apply online or contact the Hutco Portsmouth Branch:728 High Street, Suite 200 Portsmouth, VA 23704 Call: / Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).#HUTCOSP
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newport news, VA, 23601, US
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