Skilled Trades
Shipfitter
Shipfitters assemble the metal pieces of the submarine to create the outer hull and internal structure.
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Outlook
Average Salary
$49,900
Projected Job Openings This Year
4,100
Tools For Success
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Interests
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    Working with your hands
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    Operating machinery
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    Building new structures
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Skills
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    Reading blueprints
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    Welding and cutting materials
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    Physical strength and coordination
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Training
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    High school diploma or equivalent
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    On-the-job training

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