**Job Title: Shipfitter** **Job Description** The Shipfitter is responsible for laying out and fabricating metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and bracing them in position within the hull of a ship for riveting or welding. This role involves working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools to accurately lay out the position of parts on metal. The Shipfitter must locate and mark reference lines such as center, buttock, and frame lines, and align parts using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls. They are also responsible for marking the location of holes to be drilled and installing temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting. Additional duties include installing packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories, preparing molds and templates for nonstandard parts, and tack welding clips and brackets prior to permanent welding. **Responsibilities** + Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts within the hull of a ship. + Work from blueprints or templates using scribes and hand tools. + Locate and mark reference lines such as center, buttock, and frame lines. + Align and position parts using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls. + Mark locations for drilling holes and install temporary fasteners. + Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories. + Prepare molds and templates for nonstandard parts. + Tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding. + Roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts. **Essential Skills** + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Proficient in using hand tools and equipment such as torches and plasma cutters. + Experience in ship fitting, layout, and alignment processes. + Minimum of 3 years experience in shipfitting. + For 1st class: 7 years as a marine electrician with stable job history. + For 2nd class: 3-4 years experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in tack welding. + Ability to prepare molds and templates. + Familiarity with using framing and bevel squares, hammers, center punches, and other necessary tools. + DBIDS eligibility for working at Naval bases. **Why Work Here?** Join a reputable local shipyard that offers a full-time assignment for experienced shipfitters. Benefit from a supportive and structured work environment where safety and skill development are prioritized. Enjoy working on challenging and rewarding projects that contribute to the maritime industry. **Work Environment** The work environment requires the ability to work at Naval bases, thus DBIDS eligibility is necessary. The role involves working with a variety of tools and equipment, including grinders, welding shields, and safety glasses, all of which are provided. The shipyard maintains a focus on safety, requiring steel toe shoes, hard hats, and protective gloves. The working conditions are dynamic and require attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia. **APPLY TODAY or** CLICK HERE (https://talentassistant.aerotek.com/assistant/bookings/6Exq0xMN) **to have a specialized recruiter guide you through the process today!** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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 Norfolk,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 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.