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Ship Fitter
Suffolk, VAApril 1st, 2026
Mills Marine and Ship Repair, LLC is hiring for experienced First-Class Fitters for Full-Time Employment
Job Description
? Complete lay outs using drawings and/or templates and/or by picking up and developing the geometry required from lofting floor
? Physical assembly in prefabrication and erection on the building site of individual structural elements or prefabricated panels and three-dimensional sub-assemblies
? Sequencing of assembly and fitting
? Proficiency in use of tools and equipment such as: come-along, hydraulic jacks, wedges, dogs, speed wrenches, spiders, planes, saws, chain falls, bandsaws, turn buckles, grinders, sheers, press brakes, plate rollers, bending machines, operation of forklift to perform functions inherent to the job
? Some minor rigging ability not normally requiring the use of overhead cranes
? Print reading ability
? Tack welding with stick and semi-automatic welding equipment
? Advanced level experience with the use of cutting torches and heat torches in plate heat- straightening and shrinkage
? Ability to provide instructions to other Fitters
? Some working knowledge with stainless steel and aluminum
? Advanced knowledge and full qualification with the following:
? Brackets, Angle stiffeners, Alignment, Collars, Liners, Doublers (slot weld), Forming & Flame Shrinking, Distortion Prevention/Correction, Templating & Targeting, Lay-out & Scribing, Non-tight member inserts, Bulkhead & deck inserts, Edge preparations (butt, corner, tee lap, and edge joints; single & double: square, bevel, V, J, U, and flare),Shell plating inserts & renewal, Shell plating (multi-strake renewals), Tack welding (steel- SMAW & FCAW), Tack welding (aluminum- GMAW), Fracture excavation techniques
? Water & oil stops, Joint considerations- transition and stress, Final cutting & beveling (hand torch), rat holes, scallops & compensation, shop and field fabrication for steel and aluminum
? Burning testing, local air testing, commercial and government air testing, tank hydrostatic testing, Safe handling, use and storage of gasses, Safe work practices and PPE, Safe tank opening practices, Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined space practices, Respirator fit, Safety harness, Oil spill response, Safe welding practices (29 CFR) Hot work, Firewatch
Qualifications
Burn, cut pipe, bend pipe
Tack weld with Carbon, Stainless Steel, Copper nickel, and Aluminum
Install simple systems without the use of blueprints and drawings
Understand functions of all systems and components
Understand corrosion prevention and grounding
Determine and apply joint and system tolerances
Ability to obtain a DBIDS is a PLUS
Have a Working knowledge with the following codes, regulations, and specifications:
NAVSEA standard items, Coast Guard Standard Specifications, AWS guide for steel hull welding, AWS guide for aluminum welding
Have a general knowledge with:
NavSea TechPub 22D- weld joint design
NavSea MilStd 1689- fabrication- structural,Technical training preferred
Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade
Must be able to work effectively with others
Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates
Enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces
Must be a steady, reliable worker
Must be able to follow simple instructions
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