Job Description
Job DescriptionShipfitterJob Description
As a Shipfitter, you will engage in tasks such as cutting, grinding, and assembling metal structural parts using fitting aids and rigging equipment to align parts according to blueprints. You will be responsible for tacking and welding foundations, installing temporary fasteners to hold structural members in place, and performing other related tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Lay out work from blueprints.
- Cut, burn, grind, rip-out, and fit-up metal structural parts for placement on the ship.
- Tack and weld foundations and structural members.
- Operate high reach equipment including condors and scissor lifts.
- Set up tools and equipment at job site, clean up, and remove scrap to nearest scrap tub.
- Utilize rigging equipment effectively.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of five years shipyard experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of blueprint reading, ship terminology, and different metals.
- Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) T-1 welding certification required.
- Ability to pass a hands-on assessment test conducted by NASSCO.
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces and to access and move around the ship safely.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum two years of journeyman level experience.
- Good burning, welding, and craftsmanship skills.
- Mechanical ability preferred.
- SMAW certification is optional but highly recommended.
- Must comprehend written and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.
- Must be able to operate welding machines, hand tools, and high reach equipment.
- Must maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in the work area.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $43.00/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 San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.