Job Details

Job Title: Shipfitter / Fitter

Location: Newport News, Virginia

Compensation: Hourly Rate: $45

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Shipfitter with a minimum of four years of commercial or naval experience as a first-class Shipfitter. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in welding, burning, heating, and interpreting complex structural drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform multi-pass tack welding using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process.
• Operate oxygen/propane burning torches for cutting and heating.
• Read and interpret complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches.
• Understand weld symbols, material types, datum, and reference lines.
• Use a ruler to comprehend fractional dimensions and lay off piece parts for fabrication.
• Assemble structural components to meet high-quality standards.
• Work in physically demanding environments such as shipbuilding or steel fabrication.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations relevant to the shipbuilding industry.
• Utilize vibratory tools including grinders and needle guns.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in single pass tack welding
• Experience with oxygen/propane burning and heating torches
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Skilled in fractional measurement and layout for fabrication
• Strong background in structural assembly
• Comfortable working in physically demanding conditions
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards
• Familiarity with grinders and needle guns

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.