What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipfitter 1st Class position at General Dynamics NASSCO?
Date: Sep 9, 2026
Location: Bremerton, WA, US, 98337
Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com
Shift: ALL
Security Clearance: No Clearance
- High School diploma or equivalent education.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working on ships.
- Must have dependable transportation.
- Access to local bases.
- Must know all of the 1st and 2nd class Shipfitter requirements.
- Must be able to safely operate a torch and plasma in all positions.
- Must be able to bevel plate edges and TAOs using the correct joint design.
- Must be able to complete work with little to no guidance from a supervisor.
- Basic knowledge of standard items is required.
- Basic knowledge of shop equipment is required.
- Must have knowledge of WAFs.
- Must be able to read and interpret NAVSEA drawing and blueprints.
- Assures that tank/compartment has an updated safe for hot work ticket and the requirements of the ticket have been met. (Example: ventilation, lighting, safety equipment etc.).
- Assures that conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written. (Example: fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.).
- Assures that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished, no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs.
- Assures that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (Example: special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc).
- Assures that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to do (Example: JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs and etc.).
- Assures that you and personnel working under your direction are working as safely and as productively as possible maintaining quality control at all times.
- Assures that the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
- Assures that personnel have work package and the necessary drawings, technical manuals, or specifications required for them to adequately accomplish their work assignments.
Must be willing to travel, if needed.
This position is part of a newly recognized bargaining unit represented by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers O& Helpers (IBB).
Pay Range: $31.96 - $41.95 per hour
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity. At NASSCO Bremerton we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and midpoint of salary range. Offers will be based on experience, abilities, and knowledge similar to the NASSCO Job being applied for NASSCO employees performing similar work.
As a NASSCO team member, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Additionally, NASSCO employees earn paid vacation from date of hire, accrued at 2.31 hours for every week worked, seven paid holidays, and one personal day per year. Team members participating in a 401(k) retirement plan will receive a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election. Additionally, we offer tuition and training reimbursement(s).
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Nearest Secondary Market: Seattle
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Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $32 - $42