1st Class Shipfitter

Aerotek; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $140/day

Travel shipyard opportunities

Long-term work potential

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring Travel Shipfitters in Houston, TX, with opportunities to work at Newport News, VA and Goose Creek, SC. This contract position offers $45.00 per hour and a $140/day per diem, and requires at least 4 years of shipfitting experience.

The role is fully onsite in Houston with travel to project sites as needed. You will perform SMAW tack welding, torch cutting, and interpretation of blueprints, while upholding precise fabrication standards in a demanding shipyard setting.

Qualifications

• Shipfitting experience in shipbuilding, marine, or heavy industrial settings.
• Strong blueprint and weld symbol interpretation skills.
• Experience with SMAW tack welding and torch cutting/heating.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments.
• Ability to travel and work at either project location.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-pass SMAW tack welding with consistency and high quality.
• Use oxygen/propane torches for cutting and heating materials.
• Interpret complex structural drawings, weld symbols, and blueprints with a strong understanding of fabrication requirements.
• Accurately work with fractional measurements and lay out steel components to precise specifications.
• Fit, align, and assemble structural steel parts and components.
• Operate vibratory tools including grinders and needle guns.
• Work safely and effectively in demanding shipyard and heavy fabrication environments.

Skills

SMAW tack welding

Torch cutting/heating

Blueprint interpretation

Structural fabrication

Travel readiness

Job description

Travel Shipfitter

Aerotek is looking to hire Shipfitters with at least 4 year of experience for Newport News VA or Goose Creek, SC. The pay is $45.00 - $45.00/hr and $140/day per diem.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform multi-pass SMAW tack welding with consistency and high quality.
• Use oxygen/propane torches for cutting and heating materials.
• Interpret complex structural drawings, weld symbols, and blueprints with a strong understanding of fabrication requirements.
• Accurately work with fractional measurements and lay out steel components to precise specifications.
• Fit, align, and assemble structural steel parts and components.
• Operate vibratory tools including grinders and needle guns.
• Work safely and effectively in demanding shipyard and heavy fabrication environments.

Ideal Candidate

• Shipfitting experience in shipbuilding, marine, or heavy industrial settings
• Strong blueprint and weld symbol interpretation skills
• Experience with SMAW tack welding and torch cutting/heating
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments
• Ability to travel and work at either project location

Compensation & Benefits

• $140/day Per Diem
• Travel shipyard opportunities
• Long-term work potential

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX. Travel locations include Newport News VA and Goose Creek, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• 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 Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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