NOW HIRING!!! SHIPFITTER Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

NOW HIRING!!!

Job Title: SHIPFITTER

Job Description

The Shipfitter lays out, fabricates, and assembles aluminum structures such as plates, bulkheads, frames, and braces within the hull of a ship to support riveting and welding operations. This role works from blueprints and templates, uses a variety of hand tools and shop machinery, and ensures precise alignment and fit-up of components to meet structural and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lay out the position of aluminum parts, including plates, bulkheads, frames, and braces, within the hull of a ship using blueprints, templates, scribes, and hand tools.
• Fabricate, fit, and brace aluminum components in position to prepare them for riveting or welding, ensuring proper alignment and structural integrity.
• Mark the location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold parts securely in place prior to 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.
• Use a variety of hand tools and finishing tools to perform precise cuts, adjustments, and finishing work on aluminum and other metal components.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, drawings, and templates accurately to ensure components meet design specifications.
• Coordinate with welders, fabricators, and other trades to ensure proper sequence of work and safe, efficient completion of tasks.
• Inspect completed layouts and assemblies for accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety procedures when operating tools and machinery.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of finish carpentry experience, with strong skills in precise measurement, layout, and fit-up.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and templates for metal fabrication and shipfitting work.
• Proficiency using hand tools for layout, marking, cutting, and finishing metal and aluminum components.
• Experience working with aluminum plates, bulkheads, frames, and structural components in a fabrication or shipyard environment.
• Capability to roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape heavy metal parts using shop machinery such as plate rolls, presses, and bending brakes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in marking, drilling, and installing temporary fasteners.
• Solid understanding of structural alignment and bracing to prepare components for welding or riveting.
• Commitment to following safety procedures when working with heavy materials, tools, and machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BG in finishing and carpentry that supports high-quality fit and finish of metal structures.
• Experience in a shipyard or marine fabrication environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with welders, fabricators, and other trades.
• Strong problem-solving skills for resolving fit-up and alignment issues during fabrication.
• Capability to adapt to working with different types of shop machinery and tools as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a specialized shipyard environment where craftsmanship, precision, and teamwork are highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to develop and refine advanced fabrication skills while contributing to complex marine projects. You can expect a hands-on, project-focused atmosphere with exposure to diverse shipfitting tasks and the chance to grow your expertise in both metal fabrication and finishing work.

Work Environment

This position is based in a shipyard environment within an LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) facility. You will work around aluminum hulls, heavy metal components, and large fabrication equipment such as plate rolls, presses, and bending brakes. The role involves both indoor and outdoor work areas typical of a shipyard, with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions. Appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment are required to safely operate tools and machinery and to work around active fabrication and welding operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of National City, CA.

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 May 20, 2026.

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.