SHIPFITTER
United States Fleet Forces Command
FreshPosted Apr 13
✓ Fresh Listing
Posted: April 16, 2026 (0 days ago)
This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.
SHIPFITTER WORKER
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Bremerton, Washington
Salary
$33.36 - $38.92
per hour
Type
Full-Time
More Other jobs →Closes
April 20, 2026More Navy jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working on ships in the U.S. Navy, where you'll build, fix, and assemble metal parts using tools and instructions to keep vessels in good shape.
It's hands-on work in a shipyard setting in Bremerton, Washington, perfect for someone with practical experience in metalworking or construction who likes working independently without constant oversight.
A good fit would be a reliable tradesperson who enjoys problem-solving on the job and has some background in fabrication or repair.
Key Requirements
- Ability to perform shipfitting tasks independently without more than normal supervision (screen-out element)
- Experience fabricating and assembling ship structural parts
- Skill in working from drawings, sketches, templates, and verbal instructions
- Proficiency using shop machinery and hand tools for removing, repairing, or replacing damaged parts
- Knowledge of routine trade operations in a shipyard environment
- Quality of experience in trades and labor, including paid, unpaid, or volunteer work
Full Job Description
You will serve as a SHIPFITTING WORKER in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PSNS and IMF.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
- You will fabricate and assemble various ship structural parts.
- You will work from drawings, sketches, templates and verbal instructions.
- You will utilize various shop machinery and hand tools to remove, repair, or replace damaged parts.
- You will accomplish routine trade operations without close technical supervision.
Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes