**Job Title: Travel Advanced shipfitter** **Multi pass SMAW test over head and vertical** **Job is located in Newport News, VA paying $45 an hour and $140 per day in per diem** **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced Advanced Fabricator with a minimum of four years of industrial or commercial structural stick welding. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in single pass tack welding, burning, and heating with oxygen/propane torches, and the ability to understand complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches. **Responsibilities** + Perform Multi pass stick weld test + Utilize Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch for cutting and shaping materials. + Use Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch for material preparation. + Read and comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches, including weld symbols, material types, datum, and reference lines. + Measure and comprehend fractional dimensions using a ruler. + Lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly. + Assemble structural piece parts according to specifications with quality in mind. + Work in a physically demanding environment such as shipbuilding or steel fabrication. + Adhere to OSHA regulations relevant to the shipbuilding industry. + Operate vibratory tools including grinders and needle gun **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 May 5, 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.