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Advanced Shipfitter (Multi-Pass Tack And Burn)

Aerotek • Lafayette, LA • 4h ago

Job Title: Shipfitter/Stick Welder - Newport News, VA

$45/hour & $140 in per diem

This position is located in Newport News, Virginia!!

Responsibilities: This position is located in Newport News, Virginia

Perform multi-pass tack welding using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process.

Operate burning and heating equipment, specifically oxygen/propane burning torches.

Interpret complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches, including weld symbols, material @types, datum, and reference lines.

Comprehend fractional dimensions using a ruler and lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly.

Assemble structural piece parts according to specifications with high-quality standards.

Work effectively 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: This position is located in Newport News, Virginia

Single & Multi Pass Tack Welding

Burning using Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch

Heating using Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch

Ability to read and interpret complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches

Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions using a ruler

Ability to lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly

Why Work Here?: This position is located in Newport News, Virginia

Join a leading shipbuilding company known for its commitment to quality and innovation. Experience the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology and equipment. We value our employees and provide opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment: This position is located in Newport News, Virginia

Work in the largest shipyard in the world, located in Southeast Virginia. The environment varies with hot and muggy summers and cool winters. Work on Navy vessels or in a shop setting, with shifts available around the clock: 1st shift (7am-3:30pm), 2nd shift (3:30-11pm), and 3rd shift (11pm-7am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lafayette, LA.

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 Lafayette,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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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