Shipfitter
Confidential
Posted: March 2, 2026
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Quick Summary
Shipfitter Mechanic in Chesapeake, Virginia focuses on ensuring safe working conditions, following safety protocols and regulatory requirements. The role requires a strong understanding of shipfitting and mechanical processes, with the ability to identify and report quality issues. It involves coordinating with teams and communicating effectively to ensure job continuity.
Required Skills
Job Description
Shipfitter Mechanic
Summary:
Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner by wearing all required PPE, and by adhering to all applicable safety requirements and standards of the company, customer, and/or regulatory group.
Recognize QA requirements, and report any circumstances that need attention to the QA Department or immediate supervisor.
Identify processes that will have to be accomplished at the shop and fill out all necessary paperwork.
Communicate with the supervisor, customer, or designated representative to coordinate specific job-related aspects and ensure job continuity.
Follow company, and customer policies, regulations, procedures, and other necessary requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Review details of the work package such as technical information, specification items, drawings, manuals, sketches, etc.
Skilled in layout, rip out, modification, installation, replacement, and repair of structures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Able to withstand environmental factors such as:
Outside weather conditions
High, precarious places
Exposed to fumes and airborne particles
Very loud noise level
Required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and seek assistance with weights over 50 lbs.
Must adhere to applicable documents, references, and safety guidelines including, but not limited to the following:
ABS
MIL STD 1689-A
MIL STD 2035
MSC General Technical Requirements (GTR)
NAVSEA Standard Items
General Specifications/Overhaul of Ships
OSHA 2268
Occasionally perform other physical activities as required, such as:
Stooping
Bending
Squatting
Climbing (including but not limited to, vertical and incline ladders, masts, and kingposts)
Crawling (including but not limited to, through scuttles, manhole covers, tanks, and voids)
Experience Requirements:
3rd Class = 1 ½ - 3 years of experience working as a Shipfitter in a shipyard.
2nd Class = 2 - 4 years of experience working as a Shipfitter in a shipyard.
1st Class = 4 - 5 years of experience working as a Shipfitter in a shipyard.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening.
Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.