Shipfitter**
**Job Description**
Join our team as a Shipfitter, where you will play a critical role in fabricating and assembling structural components of ships. You will be responsible for interpreting blueprints, performing metalwork, and ensuring the highest quality standards in ship construction and maintenance.
**Responsibilities**
+ Fabricate and assemble structural parts of ships, including bulkheads, frames, and hulls.
+ Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine specifications and requirements.
+ Perform welding, cutting, and shaping of metal components using various tools and equipment.
+ Install and secure fittings, fixtures, and other components on ships and marine vessels.
+ Inspect and test completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
+ Install and maintain ships' piping systems such as steam, heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines.
+ Plan the layout of pipe sections, cut and bore holes in bulkheads and decks for installation.
+ Operate shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings, including valves, traps, and thermostats.
+ Bend pipes to specified shapes, bolt or weld brackets to support pipe systems.
+ Connect pipes to fixtures such as heat exchangers, laundry and galley equipment, pumps, and tanks.
+ Repair, pack, and adjust valves.
+ Test installed systems for leaks and ensure they meet specifications.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in general labor, construction, and fabrication.
+ Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings.
+ Skilled in welding, grinding, and use of shipyard tools.
+ Ability to operate shop machines for cutting and threading pipes.
+ Experience in shipfitting and marine vessel maintenance.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience.
+ Ability to work with precision and attention to detail.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer a supportive work environment where skill and dedication are valued. Our team is committed to maintaining a balance between professional growth and personal well-being, ensuring a fulfilling career path.
**Work Environment**
Work is conducted at a shipyard located in Honolulu, HI, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, including a half-hour lunch break. The role involves hands-on work with various tools and equipment in a shipyard setting. Dress code is appropriate for a construction and fabrication environment.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Honolulu, Hawaii. #AerojobsHawaii
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Honolulu,HI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.
**Job Description**
Join our team as a Shipfitter, where you will play a critical role in fabricating and assembling structural components of ships. You will be responsible for interpreting blueprints, performing metalwork, and ensuring the highest quality standards in ship construction and maintenance.
**Responsibilities**
+ Fabricate and assemble structural parts of ships, including bulkheads, frames, and hulls.
+ Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to determine specifications and requirements.
+ Perform welding, cutting, and shaping of metal components using various tools and equipment.
+ Install and secure fittings, fixtures, and other components on ships and marine vessels.
+ Inspect and test completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
+ Install and maintain ships' piping systems such as steam, heat and power, hot water, hydraulic, air pressure, and oil lines.
+ Plan the layout of pipe sections, cut and bore holes in bulkheads and decks for installation.
+ Operate shop machines to cut and thread pipe and pipe fittings, including valves, traps, and thermostats.
+ Bend pipes to specified shapes, bolt or weld brackets to support pipe systems.
+ Connect pipes to fixtures such as heat exchangers, laundry and galley equipment, pumps, and tanks.
+ Repair, pack, and adjust valves.
+ Test installed systems for leaks and ensure they meet specifications.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in general labor, construction, and fabrication.
+ Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings.
+ Skilled in welding, grinding, and use of shipyard tools.
+ Ability to operate shop machines for cutting and threading pipes.
+ Experience in shipfitting and marine vessel maintenance.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience.
+ Ability to work with precision and attention to detail.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer a supportive work environment where skill and dedication are valued. Our team is committed to maintaining a balance between professional growth and personal well-being, ensuring a fulfilling career path.
**Work Environment**
Work is conducted at a shipyard located in Honolulu, HI, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, including a half-hour lunch break. The role involves hands-on work with various tools and equipment in a shipyard setting. Dress code is appropriate for a construction and fabrication environment.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Honolulu, Hawaii. #AerojobsHawaii
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Honolulu,HI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.
Job ID: 487556430
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025
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