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Shipfitters $45/HR + $140 Daily Per DiemLooking 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 DoingAs 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 ResponsibilitiesRead and interpret blueprints, sketches, and job specificationLay out, position, fit, and assemble steel components and ship structuresPrepare materials through grinding, straightening, drilling, reaming, deburring, and other fabrication techniquesSet up and align parts to ensure proper fit and dimensional accuracyPerform tack welding when required to secure componentsCorrect distortions and perform rework to maintain required tolerancesInspect completed work and verify quality standards are metWork safely and efficiently in a production shipyard environmentPartner with welders, fabricators, and production teams to meet project schedulesWhat We're Looking ForMinimum 4 years of Shipfitter experience in a shipyard environmentStrong blueprint and drawing interpretation skillsExperience with structural fit-up, alignment, and assemblyFamiliarity with shipbuilding fabrication tools and equipmentAbility to work to tight tolerances and quality standardsPrevious experience with tack welding and weld preparationStrong understanding of shipyard safety practicesAbility to identify, troubleshoot, and correct fabrication issuesThis is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA.The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.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.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)This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia, PA.This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.
Worksite address
charleston, SC, 29401, US
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