Shipwright (Temp)

Shipfitters Needed | $45/HR + $140 Daily Per Diem

Opportunities Available in Goose Creek, SC & Newport News, VA

Looking for experienced Shipfitters ready to put their skills to work on major shipbuilding and repair projects? 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.

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

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

Minimum 3 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

This is a contract position based out of Mobile, AL.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; 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); Employee Assistance Program; Application Deadline

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. 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.

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 qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.