Job Title: Shipyard Welder/Fitter

$45/hour & $140 in per diem

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform structural welding on carbon steel and stainless-steel componentsRead and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawingsExecute multi-pass welds in various positions with precision and consistencyOperate welding equipment and tools safely and effectivelyInspect welds for quality and compliance with specificationsCollaborate with fitters, engineers, and supervisors to meet production goalsMaintain a clean and safe work environment in a non-climate-controlled facility

Weld Test Requirements:

Pulse Arc Examination

Open root weld with visual inspection of the rootWeld front side using carbon arc gouging, then cut and inspect back side3-position test: 2G, 3G, 4G (all plates x-rayed)Voltage parameter: 20.1–23Wire speed: 155–175

Flux Core & MIG Hardwire Test

Use 1/16\" wire (71T-1) for 3-position test: 2G, 3G, 4GWelds must pass visual inspection and bend testingVoltage parameter: 25–27 (strict compliance required)Wire speed: 180 (may go as low as 150, but passing is 180)

MIG Exam

Use .045 wire only (experience with .032 and .035 preferred)2G testVoltage parameter: 25–27Wire speed: 280

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

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\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • 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 Feb 23, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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