Advanced Shipfitter

Advanced Shipfitter (Newport News, VA)

LEAD Marine Division
Newport News, VA, USA

Full-Time | Contract
Benefits Available
Pay:
• Local: $45.00/hr
• Non-Local: $45.00/hr + $145/day per diem
Shift: Full-Time, 40 hrs/week | Overtime Available

We are hiring an experienced Advanced Shipfitter in Newport News, VA to support ship construction and structural installation. The Advanced Shipfitter role requires expert-level layout skills, precision fitting, structural alignment, and the ability to work to tight blueprint tolerances in a high-tempo production environment.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fit, and install ship structures including bulkheads, decks, and foundations.
• Read and interpret blueprints; burn, bevel, and fit steel components accurately.
• Align structures using squares, levels, lasers, and other precision tools.
• Tack structures in accordance with procedures and job requirements.
• Coordinate with welders, riggers, and production teams to safely erect modules.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of shipfitting experience, including advanced layout and fit-up.
• Proficiency with shipfitting tools including torches, grinders, mag drills, and layout tools.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and execute complex structural layouts.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Paid Sick Leave (Hours-worked eligibility requirement applies)
• Paid Holidays (Hours-worked eligibility requirement applies)
• Referral Bonus Program

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

To see more available jobs, visit www.leadstaff.com/jobs/

About LEAD Marine

LEAD Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment toward safety and to provide long-term rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.