Per Diem Fitter​/Fabricator

Job Title:

Fitter/Fabricator

Job Description

The Fitter/Fabricator will be responsible for laying out, fitting, aligning, and assembling prefabricated cast and forged components prior to welding, soldering, brazing, or bonding operations. This role involves performing fitting and machining operations such as straightening, grinding, burring, drilling, reaming, and countersinking materials to close tolerances. The Fitter/Fabricator will select equipment, set up, and lay out materials to be welded as per general instructions.

The position may also require repairing or reworking parts to restore them to required tolerances, which may have become distorted as a result of welding operations. Additionally, monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures is expected.

• Lay out, fit, align, and assemble prefabricated cast and forged components.
• Perform fitting and machining operations such as straightening, grinding, burring, drilling, reaming, and countersinking materials to close tolerances.
• Select equipment and set up materials for welding based on general instructions.
• Repair or rework parts to restore required tolerances distorted by welding operations.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Expertise in measurements, drilling, tapping, brazing, and grinding.
• Ability to lay out, fit, align, and assemble components for welding and soldering operations.

• Experience in shipyard and fabrication environments.

Join a dynamic team in a newly acquired facility with opportunities for growth and skill development. Enjoy the flexibility of multiple shifts and work in a supportive environment where quality and precision are valued.

The position is based in a shop environment at the newly acquired facility in Charleston/Goose Creek, formerly known as W International. There are multiple shifts available, including 20 positions for the first shift and 6 positions for the second shift.

This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, VA.

The pay range for this position is $27.08 - $44.18/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject 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 Norfolk, VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

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.