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Posted 20 July, 2026

Advanced Shipfitter/Fabricator (Multi-Pass Tack & Burn)

MK Industries
Newport News, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

MK Industries is hiring Advanced Shipfitters-Multi Pass Tack & Burn in Newport News, VA

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Why choose us?

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MK Industries knows a company's success begins with its employees, and your success begins with the right career move. With 25+ years of experience, we have become an industry leader in staffing and recruiting.

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Coast to Coast, we got you! For the past 25+ years, we have employed thousands of exceptional employees while partnering with top clientele in the marine industry nationwide.

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MK Industries is urgently hiring skilled trades to join the MK team.

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State Date: ASAP

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Increased Pay Rate: $45.00 per hour plus $120.00 a day per diem, non-local

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Job Description

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Four years of navel experience as a first-class Shipfitter. Experience must be documented.

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Required Skills

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  1. Multi-Pass Tack & Burn
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  2. Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch
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  3. Heating -Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch
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  4. Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, datum, and reference lines
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  5. Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions with the use of a ruler
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  6. Ability to lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly
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  7. Ability to assemble structural piece parts
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  8. Experience working in a physically demanding environment
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  9. Familiarity with OSHA regulations related to the shipbuilding industry
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  10. Use grinders and needle gun tools
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  11. Air Carbon Arc Gouging
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  12. Ability to use Work Packages and Drawing to pan
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  13. Ability to use Molded Lines and Ship References Lines to execute required work
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  14. Ability to Erect, Set, and Makeup Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinal, trucks, etc.
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  15. Ability to Erect, Set, and Makeup Complex-shaped Shell Plates
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  16. Ability to install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations
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Optional Skills

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  1. Rigger
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  2. Optical Instrument experience (Level, Transit)
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  3. Shipwright/Erect & Set Experience
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  4. Tank Testing
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  5. Mobile equipment operations (JLG, Scissor Lift, etc)
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Benefits

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  • Medical
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  • Dental
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  • Vision
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  • Yearly Bonus
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  • Industry-leading pay
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  • People First Culture
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  • Weekly Pay
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Learn more at mkindustries.com and see a full list of available positions

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