Shipfitter (Grades 4 - 6) - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Shipfitter (Grades 4 - 6)
US-ME-Bath
Req ID: 2026-4965
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 15
Post End Date: 12/31/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Salary Grade: ..
Shift: ALL
Overview
The pay range for this position ranges from $28.39/hr - $29.48/hr
This is a mid-level experience position to work in the Shipfitting Trade. Applicants will be assigned any Shipfitter trade function with limited assistance from a more experienced Shipfitter, including (but not limited to):
Fabrication of items made from sheet metal, steel, stainless steel, and aluminum such as hull outfit foundations, tanks, small assemblies, and bulkhead assemblies using sketches and drawings.
Installing items on units or on ships including (but not limited to): set up of mock stations, layout and installation of shell/deck stringers, layout and installation of back-up structure, layout and install hull outfit foundations using assembly sketches and blue prints.
Fabricating and installing major equipment foundations using fabrication sketches and drawings.
Responsibilities
Preferred High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Minimum 1 year Technical or Vocational training in steel fabrication or carpentry trade.
Qualifications
Required Minimum 1 year experience in metals fabrication or installation.
Required Must be able to read blueprints in detail.
Required Must have experience working with metal, hand tools, and power tools.
Required Must meet the requirements of the Shipfitter physical task analysis.
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Bath, ME
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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