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Job Title: Advanced Shipfitter (Multi-Pass Tack and Burn)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Shipfitter with a strong experience in multi-pass tack and burn welding. This role requires a minimum of four years of commercial or naval experience as a first-class shipfitter. The ideal candidate will have the ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches, and will be familiar with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform single pass tack welding using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process.

• Operate burning-oxygen/propane burning torches and heating-oxygen/propane heating torches.

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

• Comprehend fractional dimensions using a ruler.

• Lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly.

• Assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner.

• Work in a physically demanding environment, such as shipbuilding and steel fabrication.

• Follow OSHA regulations related to the shipbuilding industry.

• Use vibratory tools such as grinders and needle guns.

Essential Skills

• Single Pass Tack Welding

• Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch

• Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch

• Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches

• Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions

• Ability to layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly

• Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications

• Experience working in a physically demanding environment

• Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry

• Experience using vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four years commercial/naval experience as a first-class shipfitter

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team in one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world. Benefit from a robust work environment that offers opportunities for career growth and skill development. Enjoy working on significant projects that contribute to national security and technological advancements in shipbuilding.

Work Environment

Work will be performed in a shipyard, either on a Navy vessel or in a shop environment. The shipyard is located in Southeast Virginia and spans over five miles. The climate is hot and muggy during the summer and cool during the winter. Candidates must be able to work any shift, including 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 Newport News, Virginia.

Benefits - PTO- for every 400 hours the candidate gets 8 hours. Holiday pay- 6 Federal Holidays. Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision plans for all types of households.

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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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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.