Shipfitter Asst Superintendent

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.

Job Summary

The Assistant Shipfitting Superintendent assists in directing the daily operations of the Shipfitting Department by providing leadership, technical guidance, and operational support. This position is responsible for overseeing productivity, coordinating work assignments, reviewing job specifications, preparing condition reports, and supporting employee development to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Essential Functions

• Review job specifications, Requests to Repair (RTRs), and prepare condition reports.
• Supervise Shipfitting personnel to maximize productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and schedules with Lead persons to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Work closely with other trades, production personnel, and subcontractors to ensure adequate staffing, materials, and workflow.
• Train, coach, and mentor Shipfitting employees as directed by the Shipfitting Superintendent.
• Perform Lead Person duties as needed to support production requirements.
• Review and oversee employee timecards to ensure labor is accurately charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Promote compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Assist in resolving day-to-day production and personnel issues to maintain efficient operations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with departmental administrative and office functions as needed.
• Represent the Shipfitting Department at production meetings in the absence of the Shipfitting Superintendent.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational school training in shipfitting, welding, metal fabrication, or a related trade preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of shipfitting experience in a ship repair, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial environment, including progressively responsible leadership or supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of shipfitting practices, blueprint reading, ship repair standards, regulations, tools, equipment, and fabrication processes.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

MHI Ship Repair & Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.