**Job Title: Advanced Shipfitter – Multi-Pass Tack & Burn** Location:Newport News, VA Job Type:Contract Shifts:1st (7am–3:30pm), 2nd (3:30–11pm), 3rd (11pm–7am) – Flexibility required **About the Role** Are you a skilled metalworker with a passion for precision and craftsmanship? Join our team as anAdvanced Shipfitter, where you'll play a key role in building and maintaining world-class naval vessels. We're looking for professionals with hands-on experience in shipfitting and welding who are ready to take on exciting challenges in a dynamic shipyard environment. **What You’ll Do** + Perform multi-pass tack welding using the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) process. + Use oxygen/propane torches for cutting, heating, and shaping metal components. + Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and weld symbols to guide your work. + Measure and lay out materials with precision using standard tools. + Assemble structural components with a focus on quality, safety, and accuracy. + Operate tools such as grinders and needle gun sto finish and prepare surfaces. + Follow all OSHA safety standards and contribute to a safe work environment. **What You Bring** + At least4 years of experience in commercial or naval shipfitting (first-class level). + Strong skills intack weldingand metal fabrication. + Ability to read and understandtechnical drawings and measurements. + Familiarity withOSHA regulationsin industrial or shipyard settings. + Must be aU.S. Citizenand able to pass aSingle Pass Tack Welder Qualification Test. **Why Join Us?** + Be part of aleading shipbuilding teamat the largest shipyard in the world. + Work oncutting-edge naval projectsthat make a real impact. + Enjoy acollaborative, safety-first culturewith opportunities to grow your skills. + Competitive pay and shift flexibility in a high-demand industry. **Work Environment** You’ll be working in ahands-on, physically activeenvironment—either aboard Navy vessels or in a modern shop setting. Conditions vary with the seasons, so be prepared for hot summers and cool winters. **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 Newport News,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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 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.