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Advanced Shipfitter (Multi-Pass Tack And Burn)

Aerotek • Philadelphia, PA • 2d ago

Hiring Shipfitters in Newport News, VA!

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

NEED TO HAVE STICK WELDING EXPERIENCE !

Experience and Qualifications:

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.

Additional Skills:

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 3/8inch 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)

Burn Test:

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."

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $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 Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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 meets 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.

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