LEAD Staff

Overview

The Naval Hull Fabrication Specialist position involves fabricating and fitting critical ship structures in a shipbuilding environment. The role requires expertise in layout techniques and collaboration across trades to ensure safety, quality, and productivity in a high-tempo yard.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret shipyard drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Lay out and assemble structural steel modules for marine vessels.
• Cut material using hand tools, power tools, and thermal methods.
• Tack weld components prior to final weld-out.
• Set alignment with come‑alongs, chain falls, wedges, and jacks.
• Validate dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring devices.
• Inspect completed work to shipyard and customer standards.
• Coordinate with welders, riggers, supervisors, and other trades.
• Maintain housekeeping and adhere to OSHA and shipyard safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4+ years of shipfitting experience in shipbuilding or repair.
• Pass a hands-on shipfitter trade test.
• Advanced blueprint/structural drawing literacy.
• Demonstrated shipboard fabrication and installation experience.
• Knowledge of safety and quality systems in a shipyard.
• Proficiency with measuring and layout tools.
• Mastery of fit-up practices and steel fabrication processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

• Production shipyard setting with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and heavy equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and shifts to meet production needs.