Fitter/Fabricator

Aerotek; South Carolina; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking experienced Shipfitters for a contract-based role in Goose Creek, SC. You will read blueprints, lay out and assemble steel components, and ensure precise fit and alignment before welding operations begin.

The position requires strong blueprint interpretation, tolerance control, and shipyard experience, with on-site work in a production shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Shipfitter experience in a shipyard environment.
• Strong blueprint and drawing interpretation skills.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and job specifications.
• Lay out, position, fit, and assemble steel components and ship structures.
• Set up and align parts to ensure proper fit and dimensional accuracy.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Tolerances

Shipyard experience

Job description

Job Description

Shipfitters $45/HR + $140 Daily Per DiemOpportunities Available in Charleston, SC & Newport News, VA

Looking for experienced Shipfitters ready to put their skills to work on major shipbuilding and repair projects? Join a team where your craftsmanship is valued, your experience is respected, and your earning potential is strong.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Shipfitter, you'll play a critical role in the fabrication and assembly of structural components used in ship construction and repair. You'll work from blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fit-up, alignment, and assembly before welding operations begin.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and job specification
• Lay out, position, fit, and assemble steel components and ship structures
• Prepare materials through grinding, straightening, drilling, reaming, deburring, and other fabrication techniques
• Set up and align parts to ensure proper fit and dimensional accuracy
• Perform tack welding when required to secure components
• Correct distortions and perform rework to maintain required tolerances
• Inspect completed work and verify quality standards are met
• Work safely and efficiently in a production shipyard environment
• Partner with welders, fabricators, and production teams to meet project schedules

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 4 years of Shipfitter experience in a shipyard environment
• Strong blueprint and drawing interpretation skills
• Experience with structural fit-up, alignment, and assembly
• Familiarity with shipbuilding fabrication tools and equipment
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Previous experience with tack welding and weld preparation
• Strong understanding of shipyard safety practices
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and correct fabrication issues

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Goose Creek, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Goose Creek,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qu