**Job Title: Shipfitter/Fabricator - WEEKLY PAY** Seeking an experienced ship fitter to join our team. The ship fitter will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing structural components and systems on ships and marine vessels. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of shipbuilding principles, be proficient in reading blueprints and technical drawings, and possess excellent welding and metalworking skills. **Job Description:** • Review, despiser, understand, and execute information from work packages, fabrication drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and customer requirements. • Cuts, shears, shapes, preps material using various shop equipment for assembly of fabrications. • Preforms weld preps based on weld symbols and specifications on processed material • Builds fixtures as needed to hold weldments to tolerance when welding • Set up and operate machinery to support the fabrication shops such as: hand and power tools, magnetic drills, drill press, grinders, cutting torches, cutting tractors, breaks, shears, etc. • Lay, position, and align processed material tool assist welders in securing parts & assembly according to specifications utilizing various measuring devices, straightedges, combination squares, levels, building aids, etc. • Work within assigned group to move and position workpieces using overhead cranes • Fills out and maintains work packages as required • Has own personal basic fitting and measuring tools • Inspects own work to assure it meets product specifications, issued drawings, shop package completion, and is compliant before presented to QA • Inspect equipment to maintain functionality; report any equipment malfunctions • Work with others to assist in the fabrication of multi-component fabrications as well as on their own • Dispatched to other buildings within the Navy yard and possible other job sites at times when requested **Work Environment** Large, loud manufacturing environment. Currently working four 10s and have 8 hour mandatory OT on Friday until they catch up. 1st and 2nd shift openings. 10% differential for working 2nd shift. 6am start for 1st 4pm start for 2nd The fit test evaluation consists of: cutting a 13” circle out of an 18 x 18 x 3/8” plate, beveling the circle at 22 ½ degrees, fit the circle back into the plate flush with ¼” root opening and strong back it to the back side so that it is ready for weld. **QUALIFICATIONS** : o High school diploma or equivalent. o Do you possess +5 years of proven experience as a ship fitter or similar metal working role (iron working, structural steel, etc.), within in a maritime or shipbuilding environment? o Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications. o Strong welding and metalworking skills, including experience with various welding processes (e.g., arc welding, MIG welding, TIG welding). o Familiarity with shipbuilding materials, tools, and equipment. o Knowledge of shipbuilding principles and practices. o Attention to detail and precision in workmanship. o Ability to work independently and as part of a team. o Good communication and interpersonal skills. o Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and lift heavy objects **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $34.00 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 Philadelphia,PA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 27, 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.