**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Shipfitters** for projects located in **Newport News, VA** . This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is **up to $45/hour** based on experience and skill level **plus $120/per diem** for travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Shipfitter eager to master your skills while working alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + Manual Oxygen/Propane Burning and Heating Torches + Working with vibratory tools, grinders, and needle guns + Air Carbon Arc Gouging + Fabricate and assemble steel structures based on blueprints and specifications + Erect and set up complex-shaped shell plates, decks, bulkheads, and more + Use work packages and drawings to plan and execute tasks **Requirements** + Must hold US citizenship to meet necessary badging requirements + Experience with structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols + Ability to fabricate, assemble, and install complex structural parts (e.g., hull inserts,foundations, decks) + Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations in shipbuilding + Physically capable to work in demanding environments **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan + Incentive programs + Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Recruiter Name** Angela Turnage **Location** US-LA-NEW ORLEANS **Posted Date** _4 days ago_ _(4/28/2025 12:18 PM)_ **_Req ID_** _2025-360506_ **_Category_** _Marine Trades - Marine_ **_Travel_** _Yes_ **_Job Board_** _IN_ **_Location_** _US-LA-NEW ORLEANS_