Shipfitter

Shipfitter Job Description As a Shipfitter, you will be responsible for laying out and fabricating aluminum parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames. You will brace them in position within the hull of a ship for riveting or welding. Your work will ensure the structural integrity and proper fitting of various ship components. Responsibilities Lay out the position of parts on aluminum using blueprints or templates, and scribe and hand tools. Mark the location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold parts in place for welding or riveting. Roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts using shop machinery such as plate rolls, presses, and bending brakes. Essential Skills 3-5 years of Finish Carpentry experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications Proficiency in using hand tools and shop machinery. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Why Work Here? Join a team where craftsmanship and precision are valued. Enjoy a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to enhance your skills and contribute to significant projects. Work Environment Work takes place in ACU 5, LCAC Shipyard. Embrace the opportunity to work in a shipyard setting, surrounded by advanced equipment and a focus on safety and quality. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of National City, California. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in National City,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2025. About Aerotek: 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.