General Dynamics NASSCO
General Dynamics NASSCO has been designing and building ships in San Diego’s industrial corridor since 1960 and is the only full-service shipyard on the West Coast of the United States.
Today, General Dynamics NASSCO has locations on both the West and East Coasts. The company specializes in the design and construction of auxiliary and support ships for the U.S. Navy and oil tankers and dry cargo carriers for commercial markets. It is also a major provider of repair services for the U.S. Navy’s global force for good, with capabilities in San Diego, Norfolk, Mayport, and Bremerton.
General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available at www.generaldynamics.com.
OUR MISSION & VISION
We strive to be the shipyard of choice for securing our nation and fueling our economy. We are highly dedicated professionals anchored in teamwork and propelled by innovation. We are OneTeam, OneNASSCO, better every day.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Perform: We maintain a focus on safety, quality and ownership in all aspects of work.
Learn : We encourage and trust one another to grow and learn while holding ourselves and each other accountable for our collective results.
Improve: We acknowledge our mistakes and act on opportunities to continuously improve.
Sustain : We are good stewards of our business, our community and our environment.
SHIPYARD CAPABILITIES
NASSCO’s shipyard facilities are capable of building commercial cargo ships and tankers and Navy auxiliary ships up to 1,000 feet in length and servicing or repairing any vessel sailing on the West Coast of the United States.
Our main shipyard is located on San Diego Bay, which has a channel depth of 35 feet. To reach NASSCO, ships pass under the Coronado Bridge, which has a vertical clearance of 195 feet. The shipyard encompasses 80 acres of land and 46 acres of water and offers:
- 2 inclined building ways, 950-feet long and 108-feet wide
- 8 fully serviced berths ranging from 600 to 1,000 feet
- A 1,000-foot long, 174-foot wide graving dock with a lift capacity of 30,000 long tons
- 10 whirley/portal cranes with individual lift capacities up to 300 tons and multi-crane lifts up to 620 tons
- An 820-foot long, 136-foot wide floating drydock with an ABS-certified lift capacity of 44,000 long tons
- 6 production workshops and 10 assembly areas
- 2 blast cells and 5 paint cells for indoor prep and coating of hull blocks (52’x52’x30′)
NETWORK OF SHIPYARDS
Our robust ship repair operation spans both coasts and is primarily conducted in four strategic U.S. ports: Bremerton, Washington; Mayport, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; and San Diego, California. Our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets.
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Forklift Operator- All levels - Steel Yard
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st shift and 2nd Security Clearance: No Clearance required Summary Drives gasoline or diesel powered industrial truck equipped with forklift blades used to lift, stack, or tier equipment and materi...
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Pipefitter Trainee (Mid-Level)
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date:Until Filled Shift: ALL Security Clearance: No Clearance Who We Are General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics NASSCO trace...
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Maintenance Machinist - Journeyman
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: All Security Clearance: No Clearance Job Summary Performs mechanical repairs, installations and maintenance (preventative and corrective) to the yard facilities, utilities, and production equipment....
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San Diego, California
Job posting date: 2/25/2025 Shift:ALL Security Clearance:No Clearance required SUMMARY To obtain, catalog, archive and distribute technical documents. Ensure appropriate format of technical documents is accomplished to support all naval and...
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San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date:Until Filled Shift: ALL Security Clearance: No Clearance required Who We Are General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics NAS...
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San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date:Until Filled Shift: ALL Security Clearance: No Clearance Job Summary Welds a variety of metal surfaces or pipe using various types of welding equipment. Welds shell plating, fabricated cast or forged components accordin...
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Outside Machinist (New Construction)
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date:Until filled Shift: ALL Security Clearance: No Clearance Job Summary Installs, maintains, and repairs ship's propulsion and auxiliary systems; including, but not limited to, Steam, Turbine, Electrical, and Diesel propul...
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San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: All Security Clearance: No Clearance required Who We Are General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics NA...
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Machine Operator A (All-Levels)
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date:Until Filled Shift: ALL Security Clearance: No Clearance Job Summary Sets up and operates metal fabricating machines to cut, bend, straighten, drill, bevel, and form metal plates, sheets and structural shapes as specifi...
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Intern - Ships Management (Summer 2025)
San Diego, California
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance SUMMARY This is a trainee position with the primary objective of development during an 8-12 week period. Interns will work with members of various areas in suppo...
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