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Ship Fitter

Norfolk, VA

$26.35 - $35.65/hr

Yes Ship Fitter This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working ... helping you own your career Professional growth opportunities including paid education and ...

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Ship Superintendent

North Kingstown, RI · On-site

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

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Ship Superintendent

North Kingstown, RI · On-site

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

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Ship Superintendent

North Kingstown, RI · On-site

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

System One

Ship Superintendent

North Kingstown, RI · On-site

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

System One

Ship Superintendent

North Kingstown, RI · On-site

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

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Ship Superintendent

North Kingstown, RI · On-site

Ship Superintendent Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island Type: Direct Hire Compensation ... We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

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First Class Ship Fitter

Lockport, LA · On-site

$26.50 - $31/hr

Welding experience is helpful, but blueprint reading and fitting experience are the key requirements. * Candidates who cannot read prints may not qualify for First Class Ship Fitter openings. * Steel ...

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Maintenance Trades Helper - Shipboard

Norfolk, VA

$15.06 - $20.38/hr

Yes MAINTENANCE TRADES HELPER RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists one or more workers in the skilled maintenance trades by performing specific or general duties. Performs a variety of general manual labor ...

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Ship Fitter

Ship Fitter

GDIT

Norfolk, VA

$26.35 - $35.65/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

General Dynamics Information Technology rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Blueprints, Electrical Installations, Shipyards

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Ship Fitter

This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks:


Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs, and tests mechanical equipment and related devices.
Troubleshoots and corrects structural placement.
Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
May provide operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
Performs preventative maintenance.
Participates in special projects, as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science.
Required Experience: Associate's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience. 1-3 years of directly related experience supporting engineering operations.

Location: On Customer Site.
US Citizenship Required.

Certifications:

May require TAC welding certification.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $26.35 - $35.65. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Norfolk

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identify Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

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