Shipfitter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shipfitter
Job Description

As a Shipfitter, you lay out, fabricate, and position aluminum parts such as plates, bulkheads, frames, and braces within the hull of a ship to support high-quality riveting and welding work. You use blueprints, templates, and hand tools to ensure precise alignment and secure installation of structural components.

Responsibilities

• Lay out the position of aluminum parts on work surfaces using blueprints, templates, scribes, and hand tools to ensure accurate placement within the ship hull.
• Fabricate aluminum parts including plates, bulkheads, frames, and braces to meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Mark the location of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold parts securely 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.
• Use measuring tape, levels, squares, and other layout tools to verify dimensions and maintain alignment and structural integrity.
• Operate hand tools and power tools, including skilsaws, to cut and finish materials according to design requirements.
• Interpret and work from detailed blueprints and templates to plan fabrication steps and sequence of operations.
• Perform finishing and carpentry-related tasks on aluminum structures to achieve clean, accurate, and structurally sound results.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, follow safety procedures, and properly handle materials and equipment in a shipyard environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of finish carpentry experience, with a focus on precise measurement, cutting, and fitting of materials.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and templates for layout and fabrication work.
• Proficient use of measuring tape, level, and square to ensure accurate layout and alignment.
• Skilled in operating a skilsaw and other common hand and power tools used in fabrication and carpentry.
• Experience with aluminum fabrication, including layout, cutting, and fitting of structural components.
• Ability to mark and drill holes accurately and install temporary fasteners to prepare parts for welding or riveting.
• Knowledge of basic finishing techniques to produce clean, accurate structural assemblies.
• Attention to detail and strong spatial awareness when working with structural components in a ship hull.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using shop machinery such as plate rolls, presses, and bending brakes to roll, bend, flange, and shape heavy metal parts.
• Background in carpentry or metal fabrication in a shipyard or industrial environment.
• Comfort working from detailed fabrication drawings and adjusting layouts as needed.
• Ability to work effectively on a first-shift schedule and maintain productivity throughout the workday.
• Strong commitment to safety practices in a shipyard and fabrication setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a team-focused shipyard environment that values craftsmanship, precision, and safety. The role offers consistent first-shift hours that support work-life balance, along with the opportunity to develop and refine specialized fabrication skills on unique marine projects. You work with experienced tradespeople in a setting that encourages learning, collaboration, and pride in building complex structures.

Work Environment

This role is based in a shipyard environment focused on LCAC and similar vessels, where you work in and around aluminum hull structures and fabrication areas. You use shop machinery such as plate rolls, presses, and bending brakes, as well as common hand and power tools including measuring tape, levels, squares, and skilsaws. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and may also involve a first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The work is hands-on, industrial, and may require standing, bending, and moving materials throughout the day while adhering to all safety protocols and shipyard procedures.

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.

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.