Shipfitter Lead, 1st Step
Company: Marine Hydraulics International, LLC
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Supervises and
coordinates activities of workers engaged in laying out and
fabricating metal structural parts and bracing them in position
within hull of ship for welding. Assigns work and oversees the work
product. SUPERVISES: Shipfitter Specialist, 1st-3rd Class
Shipfitters, Handyperson, Helper, Firewatch & Support Trades
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Plan and supervise the work of the
Shipfitting teams (Specialists, 1st-3rd Class shipfitters,
Handyman, Helper) across multiple jobsites, assigns work daily, and
ensures proper and safe work methods are used. 2. Reads and
interprets work specifications, blueprints, technical manuals and
design sketches to determine appropriate shipfitting process. 3.
Identifies manning and material requirements to accomplish tasks
and coordinates with other trades. Ensures shipfitting crew has
equipment needed and that it is in good working order. 4. Submits
and responds to appropriate reports associated with job
performance. 5. Coordinates with supervisors, project teams, and
customers to ensure all work is planned and performed safely and
efficiently. 6. Coordinates with other departments for scheduling
and job accomplishment. 7. Assists, guides and demonstrates good
marine practices and helps with training. 8. Provides guidance and
mentorship to junior personnel via direct contact and employee
evaluation. 9. Ensures strict adherence to all OSHA and safety
guidelines. 10. Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts and
braces them in position within hull of ship for riveting or
welding. 11. Inspects completed work. 12. Conduct advanced
troubleshooting of shipfitting and fabrication processes and
equipment using technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Updates supervisor. 13. Notifies supervisor of any safety or
equipment issues. 14. Oversee timecard process for assigned crew
and ensures time charged to correct accounts. ADDITIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Mentors less experienced shipfitters 2. Fill in
for Assistant Superintendent as needed. 3. Performs other related
duties as assigned by supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. High
school diploma or equivalent. 2. Technical or Vocation School
training 3. Must have ten plus years of experience as a shipfitter.
4. Basic computer skills (Microsoft word, excel, etc.). 5. Must
have expert knowledge of tools, equipment and machining processes
of shipfitting trade. 6. High degree of precision working with
minimum tolerances required. 7. Must be able to work effectively
with others. 8. Must be steady, reliable worker. 9. Must be able to
gain access to all bases and shipyards: Must be able to get Badges.
10. Must have knowledge of NavSea STD Items. 11. Must have
knowledge of Mil- STD-1689, Mil STD 22D, ABS Rules and regulations.
12. Knowledge of both Shipfitting and Sheetmetal Work. WORKING
CONDITIONS Exposure to outdoor conditions (hot/cold) and
intermittent sounds at a level sufficient to cause hearing loss or
fatigue. The physical requirements include ability to stand,
crouch, stoop and climb ladders, occasional lifting and
pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs., motor coordination skills. Ability
to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly. Clarity of
vision at 20 feet or more with or without corrective lenses. The
specific statements shown in each section of this description are
not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements
of criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Marine
Hydraulics International, Inc. is an at will employer. The specific
statements shown in each section of this description are not
intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements of
criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Marine
Hydraulics International, Inc. is an at will employer.
EOE/Disability/Vet
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