Job Location: Newport News, VA - Per Diem available for travelers

Pay: $38-$45/hour DOE with $120 in per diem if located 75+ miles outside of Newport News, VA

WELD TEST DETAILS:

Required Skills: 1.Single Pass

Tack Welding. 2.Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch. 3.Heating-Oxygen/Propane

Heating Torch. 4.Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings,

blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum, and

reference lines. 5. Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions as with the use

of a ruler. 6. Ability to layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly. 7.

Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications in

a quality manner. 8. Experience working in a physically demanding environment

(shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.). 9. Familiarity with OSHA regulations

relative to the shipbuilding industry. 10. Use vibratory tools (grinders and

needle guns).

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Shipfitter Tack & Burn Welding Qualifications (See Below + Attached JPG)

All

Shipfitters will be required to pass a Single Pass Tack Welder Qualification

Test upon reporting for the first day of work. This test will take

approximately 6 hours and include:

A. Using

the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process.

B. With

MIL-10718-M (A-5A) Filler Metal of MIL-E-22200/1.

C. In

both the Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions.

The

Welding School will administer the following tests:

A.

Single Pass Tack Weld consisting of:

• One

(1) hour practice

• One

(1) hour Vertical test

Visual inspection of the weld

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Advanced Tack Welding Qualifications (All of the above + Multi-Pass Test, See

Attached JPG).

 

 Why work here?

Pay - Best in the IndustryDuration - 2 years (can take a short break after 2 years and return)Benefits - PTO- for every 400 hours the candidate gets 8 hours. Holiday pay- 6 Federal Holidays. Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision plans for all types of households. Unique Opportunity: The only company in the world that is doing this work so you cannot find this work anywhere else. You will be working on specific submarines and aircraft carrier.Great resume builder- All other main Clients in the Industry know Huntington Ingalls. If it is on your resume, our candidate is much more valuable to the client. Rehire capabilities- after 2 years on contract, the candidate can be rehired in 6 months. The contractor can get brought on Permanently- for local candidates this is GREAT!FINALLY..NO Tools Necessary- These Skilled Trades Laborers do not have to lug around expensive tools… All Tools, PPE, FRC’s, etc. are provided!

About the Company:

Builder of the most complex ships in the world for 133 years at Newport News.Sole builder of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, the world’s largest warships, and one of two builders constructing nuclear-powered submarines.Exclusive provider of refueling services for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, at the forefront of new ship technologies, specialized manufacturing capabilities and nuclear facility management.Largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants—has built more than 70 percent of Navy fleet of warships.

Experience and Qualifications:

Four years commercial/naval experience as a first class Shipfitter.Metal fabrication, structural fittingTack welding, stick welding, burning, carbon arc gouging, torches

Additional Skills:

Single Pass Tack WeldingBurning-Oxygen/Propane Burning TorchHeating-Oxygen/Propane Heating TorchAbility to comprehend complex drawings and blueprints

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00

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\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 Salisbury,MD.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025.

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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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