Shipfitter - Aerotek : Job Details

Hiring Shipfitters in Newport News, VA!

Pay: $45/hour + $140 per diem (Travelers)

Need to have stick welding experience!

• Four years commercial/naval experience as a first class shipfitter, or equivalent
• Metal fabrication, structural fitting
• Tack welding, stick welding, burning, carbon arc gouging, torches.

• Single pass tack welding
• Burning-oxygen/propane burning torch
• Heating-oxygen/propane heating torch
• Ability to comprehend complex drawings and blueprints.

Shipfitter/Weld Test

Using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process.

With MIL-10718-M (A-5A) filler metal of MIL-E-22200/1.

In both the vertical up (3F) and overhead (4F) positions.

It will be on a 3/8 inch with 3 stringers on a 12-inch plate. You will be using a 10718 T-joint.

Root pass and 2 cap passes (one in; two out)

The burning test is a manual torch proficiency test and an automated burning proficiency test. Essentially you will have to cut out some shapes from steel using a hand torch. You will cut a plate 6 inches wide and use a propane oxygen/manual cutting torch. You will also need to show that you know how to set up an automated burning machine or track torch.

The pay range for this position is $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital
• 401(k) retirement plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health spending account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.