BAE Systems

Shipfitter Supervisor - 1st & 2nd Shifts

Location

Norfolk, VA

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 30, 2026

Job Description

Job Description What’s it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. As part of our ship repair division you can help us ensure the integrity and reliability of some of our most important products. Right now we are looking for a Craft 1 Supervisor in our Weld Shop to join our teams working aboard ship vessels and in the shop. Here, you’ll grow your career great benefits – all while being a valued member of our workforce. With our competitive salary and benefit packages, you’ll have plenty of great opportunities. Best of all, with our commitment to excellence, you’ll work alongside others who will help you improve your skills and find new opportunities. Candidates selected for this position are expected to work the time required to accomplish the responsibilities of this position (more than 40 hours including weekends). This position is eligible for Extended Work Time Compensation (EWTC) for hours worked in excess of 45 weekly. In this role, you will:<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Oversee daily work in your assigned shop.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Be responsible for assigning and monitoring the completion of work, as well as providing technical assistance, and generally managing the supervision and workforce within the Shop.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Develop and/or reviewing project schedules and budgets during the planning phase.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Allocating personnel and resources to efficiently support all contracts (including shift work).</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Oversee and monitor schedule performance, including review of ongoing and upcoming projects, investigation of late activities, project supervision, and the development of practical solutions.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Monitor and evaluate project budget performance, including review of ongoing and upcoming projects, development of productivity enhancements and investigation of over-budget items.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Perform personnel related functions including, but not limited to, the supervision of employees, performance management, workforce reductions, promotions, demotions and discipline.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Ensure that employees understand and adhere to Company policies.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Train and motivate employees in the areas of technical knowledge, safety, environmental and communication.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Ensure that requirements of the labor agreement are satisfied.</li></ul>Work a variety of shifts (1st shift 7:15 am to 4:00 pm, 2nd shift 4:00 pm to 12:30 am, 3rd shift 11:45 pm – 7:45 am) Required Education, Experience, & Skills <ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Must be able to obtain a government access badge</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">High School or equivalent plus appropriate Trade, 6+ years related experience with HS Diploma, 4 + years related with associate degree.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Demonstrate the ability to plan, schedule, supervise, and direct the work of other employees in the relevant trade or industry</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Ability to use discretion and judgment in making operations and personnel decisions.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Proficient computer skills required including experience with Microsoft Office programs and similar software.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Good oral and written communication skills.</li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Preferred education: Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Knowledge of NAVSEA standards as they pertain to the trade.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Knowledge of Earned Value Management System and able to interpret information through reporting.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Experience with production planning and reporting.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Knowledge of shipboard work control procedures, tag out procedures, and Government Work Authorization Form (WAF) control</li></ul> Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills <ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Knowledge of NAVSEA standards as they pertain to the trade.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Knowledge of Earned Value Management System and able to interpret information through reporting.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Experience with production planning and reporting.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Knowledge of shipboard work control procedures, tag out procedures, and Government Work Authorization Form (WAF) control</li></ul> Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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How this job compares in Norfolk, VA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Norfolk, VA currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$36/hr across 15 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Norfolk, VA

We're tracking 18 other active welding openings in Norfolk, VA right now, from 11 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Virginia as a whole we're tracking 138 other active welding openings from 72 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Norfolk, or widen the search to Virginia.

BAE Systems currently has 1 other opening live in Virginia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Virginia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. (15), Atlantic Constructors, Inc. (10), and Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Virginia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newport News at $41/hr, Norfolk at $30/hr, and Chesapeake at $27/hr. Norfolk is among them.

Certifications this posting mentions

NAVSEA — the Naval Sea Systems Command welding standards used on US Navy shipbuilding and repair. Qualification is yard-specific and typically comes with a background check.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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