Per Diem- Shipfitter​/Fabricator

Job Title:
Per Diem, Travel Ship Fitter/Fabricator

Pay: $45/hr + $140 in daily per diem

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston, South Carolina

You will be responsible for the prefabrication for parts that will later be installed on aircraft carriers and submarines. The position involves laying out, fitting, aligning, and assembling prefabricated cast and forged components prior to welding, soldering, brazing, or bonding operations. The role requires performing fitting and machining operations such as straightening, grinding, burring, drilling, reaming, and countersinking materials to close tolerances.

The successful candidate will select equipment and set up materials following general instructions, and may repair or rework parts to restore required tolerances that have been distorted due to welding operations.

• Lay out, fit, align, and assemble prefabricated cast and forged components prior to welding, soldering, brazing, or bonding operations.
• Weld with SMAW and FCAW.
• Perform fitting and machining operations such as straightening, grinding, burring, drilling, reaming, and countersinking materials to close tolerances.
• Select equipment and set up materials following general instructions.
• Repair or rework parts to restore required tolerances that have become distorted due to welding operations.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 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 Jacksonville, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

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.