1st Class Shipfitter
Company: Chipton Ross Inc.
Location: Newport News
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Four years of commercial/naval experience as a
first class Shipfitter. 1. Multi-Pass Tack Welding. 2.
Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch. 3. Heating-Oxygen/Propane
Heating Torch. 4. Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly
drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols,
material types, datum and reference lines. 5. Ability to comprehend
fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler. 6. Ability to
layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly. 7. Ability to
assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications
in a quality manner. 8. Experience working in a physically
demanding environment (shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.). 9.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding
industry. 10. Use vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns). 11.
Air Carbon Arc Gouging. 12. Ability to use Work Packages and
Drawings to plan and execute work. 13. Ability to use Molded Lines
and Ship Reference Lines to execute required work. 14. Ability to
Erect, Set and Makeup Complex-shaped Shell Plates. 15. Ability to
Erect, Set and Makeup Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinals, trunks,
etc:, 16. Ability to Install and Replace Hull Inserts and
Penetrations, Ability to Install Miscellaneous and Complex
Foundations. * PPE training means general requirements, eye and
face protection, head protection, foot protection, hand and body
protection, hearing protection, and body harness-personal fall
arrest systems (PFAS) and position device systems. WORK HOURS: All
shifts.
Keywords: Chipton Ross Inc., Chesapeake , 1st Class Shipfitter, Construction , Newport News, Virginia
