NOW HIRING
Advanced Shipfitter (Multi-Pass Tack & Burn)
�Newport News,�Virginia�
Hourly:$45 Per Diem: $120
***If you have been given access to Huntington Ingalls Shipyard previously, please submit previous dates
of access as well as Social Security Number.***
�Experience:�
Four years of commercial/naval experience as a first class Shipfitter. Experience must be documented on
"Advanced Shipfitter Summary Sheet" prior to arrival at NNS.�
Required Skills:�
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.�

Optional Skills:�
1. Rigger/Material Handling�
2. Optical instrument experience (Level, Transit)�
3. Shipwright / Erect & Set experience.�
4. Tank Testing�� �
5. Mobile equipment operation (JLG, Scissor Lift, etc.)�
Tack Welding Qualification:�

All Shipfitters will be required to pass a Multi-Pass Tack Welder Qualification Test upon reporting for the
first day of work. This test will be:�
�
1. Using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process.�
2. With MIL-10718-M (A-5A) Filler Metal of MIL-E-22200/1.�
3. In both the Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions.�
The Welding School will administer the following tests:�
A.�Multi-Pass Tack Weld consisting of:�
One (1) hour practice�
One (1) hour Vertical test�
One (1) hour Overhead test�
B. Visual Inspection of Weld Level I�
Six (6) hours.�
Prior to performing work at Newport News all Shipfitters must successfully pass, without training, the
above tests at the Newport News welding school.�
**Prior to employment, all new hire candidates must pass a background check and hair follicle drug test.�
Call 336-905-2549
michelle@pmqservices.com