Millwright Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Millwright Helper / Mechanical Ship Repair Technician

Job Description

This hands-on role supports ship repair projects by performing mechanical maintenance, disassembly, cleaning, inspection preparation, and reassembly of shipboard mechanical systems on active vessels. You will work with a variety of mechanical components, using hand and power tools daily in an industrial shipyard environment while adhering to strict safety and inspection standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair work aboard ships on active vessels.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble low-temperature fresh water coolers, including removing plates and gaskets, cleaning components, and reinstalling and sealing systems to meet inspection standards.
• Replace nozzles on high-pressure air flasks in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform blue lining and boiler-related work, including opening boilers, cleaning internal components, and preparing equipment for inspection.
• Use hand tools and power tools daily, including extensive wrench work, to complete mechanical repair tasks.
• Follow all shipyard safety requirements, procedures, and inspection standards while working in industrial and shipboard environments.
• Work alongside supervisors, inspectors, and shipyard personnel to ensure quality workmanship and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and handle tools and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Adapt to working in confined, shipboard, and industrial spaces as required by the project.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical experience in ship repair, industrial maintenance, or heavy equipment (preferred).
• Ability to work aboard ships and in industrial environments, including confined and elevated areas as required.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools, with a strong comfort level performing physical, wrench-turning work.
• Ability to perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection preparation, and reassembly of mechanical systems.
• Capability to follow detailed instructions, safety requirements, and inspection standards in a shipyard setting.
• Previous experience working in ship repair preferred, but not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with low-temperature fresh water coolers or similar heat exchanger systems.
• Familiarity with boilers, blue lining, and boiler opening and cleaning procedures.
• Experience replacing nozzles or components on high-pressure systems such as air flasks.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, marine mechanical work, or heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors, inspectors, and other shipyard personnel.
• Willingness to learn shipyard-specific procedures and inspection practices.

Why Work Here?

You will gain valuable, hands-on experience in a large, established ship repair operation in the Charleston market, providing a strong foundation for long-term growth in the marine and industrial trades. This opportunity allows you to get your foot in the door with a major shipyard, build in-demand mechanical skills, and position yourself for potential direct hire after successful completion of projects.

Work Environment

This role is based in a shipyard environment working aboard active vessels and within industrial facilities. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from early morning until mid-afternoon (approximately 2:15 PM), with no overtime currently scheduled. You will work in and around shipboard spaces, mechanical rooms, and industrial areas that may be noisy, confined, or exposed to the elements. Daily work involves extensive use of hand tools and power tools, frequent bending, lifting, and physical activity, and adherence to shipyard safety rules and inspection standards. Appropriate industrial work attire and personal protective equipment are required at all times in the yard and on vessels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 North Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 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.

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.