Advanced Shipfitter
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Installation Technician, Fabrication
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 Ship fitter in Newport News, VA to support ship construction and structural installation. The Advanced Ship fitter 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.
- 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 are subject to eligibility requirements.
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 Affinity 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.
LEAD Staffing
703 Thimble Shoals Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone:
703 Thimble Shoals Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606
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