Shipfitter

Job Title : Shipfitter

PAY : 30 an hour and 142 in per diem for days worked

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Shipfitter with extensive experience in both commercial and naval settings to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in ship fabrication, fitting, and welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform ship fabrication and fitting tasks using blueprints and technical drawings.
• Conduct tack welding and burning using Oxygen / Propane torches.
• Utilize arc gouging and grinding techniques for shipbuilding processes.
• Ensure precision in ship building and fitting tasks, maintaining high standards of quality.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Benefit from a generous per diem allowance, fostering financial support during assignments. Join a team that values skilled craftsmanship and offers opportunities for career growth.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic shipyard environment at the Puget Sound Naval Yard, with opportunities to travel back to Virginia upon project completion. Embrace the challenge of working on-site in a structured yet rewarding setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 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.