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Ship Fitter

General Dynamics Information Technology and Careers
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

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.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills: Blueprint reading, metal fabrication, grinding, cutting (torch/plasma), welding knowledge.

Tools Proficiency: Experience with heavy machinery (plate rolls, presses) and hand/power tools.

Physical Ability: Strength, endurance, ability to work in confined spaces/outdoors.


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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Work Requirements

Years of Experience
3 years of related experience
  • may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification

Travel Required
10-25%
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

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.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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