Location: Norfolk, VA

Pay: $26.00 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift (Day Shift)
Company: Venture Dynamics Enterprise

Position Summary:
Venture Dynamics Enterprise is seeking experienced 1st Class Shipfitters for ship repair projects. The ideal candidate will have solid experience fitting, fabricating, and installing structural components aboard naval and commercial vessels. DBIDS in hand is preferred.

Responsibilities:

Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, frames, bulkheads, and foundations according to blueprints and specifications.

Align, position, and fit components together using welding, burning, and fitting equipment.

Perform tack welding and assist welders in completing structural assemblies.

Use hand tools, torches, grinders, and measuring instruments safely and effectively.

Read and interpret ship repair drawings and technical instructions.

Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards set by the shipyard.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of shipfitting experience in a ship repair or shipbuilding environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform precise measurements and layouts.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, on ladders, and in various weather conditions.
• DBIDS in hand preferred; must be able to obtain or maintain Navy base access.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Reliable transportation and strong work ethic required.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Long-term, steady work in the ship repair industry
• Overtime opportunities available