Shipfitter**
**Job Description**
As a Shipfitter, you will specialize in the construction, repair, and maintenance of ships and marine vessels. You will play a vital role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of vessels, working primarily in shipyards.
**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.
+ Collaborate with welders, pipefitters, electricians, and other tradespeople.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in welding, cutting, and grinding techniques.
+ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
+ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
+ Physical stamina and manual dexterity.
+ Familiarity with safety protocols and shipyard operations.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or apprenticeship preferred.
**Why Work Here**
Join a dynamic and skilled team dedicated to ensuring the safety and structural integrity of marine vessels. Benefit from opportunities for growth and development in a supportive work environment.
**Work Environment**
Work in shipyards, dry docks, or onboard vessels, exposed to outdoor elements and confined spaces. Utilize heavy machinery and personal protective equipment (PPE) during operations. The position offers a schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a half-hour lunch break from 11:30 am to 12:00 noon.
**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 25, 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**
As a Shipfitter, you will specialize in the construction, repair, and maintenance of ships and marine vessels. You will play a vital role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of vessels, working primarily in shipyards.
**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.
+ Collaborate with welders, pipefitters, electricians, and other tradespeople.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in welding, cutting, and grinding techniques.
+ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
+ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
+ Physical stamina and manual dexterity.
+ Familiarity with safety protocols and shipyard operations.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or apprenticeship preferred.
**Why Work Here**
Join a dynamic and skilled team dedicated to ensuring the safety and structural integrity of marine vessels. Benefit from opportunities for growth and development in a supportive work environment.
**Work Environment**
Work in shipyards, dry docks, or onboard vessels, exposed to outdoor elements and confined spaces. Utilize heavy machinery and personal protective equipment (PPE) during operations. The position offers a schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a half-hour lunch break from 11:30 am to 12:00 noon.
**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 25, 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: 489212901
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025
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