Shipyard Labor (Active Secret Clearance Needed)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Marine Trades Helper
Job Description

The Marine Trades Helper supports skilled trades professionals in a shipyard and shop environment by assisting with installation, fabrication, and maintenance tasks on marine and industrial systems. This role requires an active secret security clearance, the ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, and a strong desire to learn and grow into more advanced marine trade positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist marine trades personnel with installation, maintenance, and repair tasks in a shipyard and shop environment.
• Read, interpret, and apply drawings and specifications to determine installation requirements under guidance.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely and correctly to support marine, electrical, and industrial work.
• Support tasks related to electrical wiring, conduit installation, and other marine electrical activities as directed.
• Assist with shipyard activities such as lagging, basic fabrication, and preparation work for welding and other trades.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly store tools and equipment after use.
• Communicate effectively with team members and follow instructions from experienced tradespeople and supervisors.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities.
• Participate in on-the-job training to develop skills that can lead to roles such as welding, pipefitting, or other marine trades positions.

• Active secret security clearance.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply drawings and specifications to determine installation requirements.
• Basic knowledge of how to use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Ability to work in a shipyard and shop environment around marine and industrial equipment.
• Strong desire and aptitude to learn new skills and develop in marine trades.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and wearing required PPE at all times.
• Dependable work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality.

• Experience working in a shipyard, marine, or industrial environment is helpful but not required.
• Exposure to or interest in marine systems such as electrical, wiring, conduit, sonar, welding, or fabrication.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team supporting trades assistants and technicians.
• Willingness to cross-train in areas such as welding, pipefitting, and other marine trades.
• Comfort working around industrial equipment and tools in a busy production setting.

You will join a team that invests in on-the-job training and supports your development into skilled marine trades such as welding and pipefitting. The organization offers clear opportunities for advancement into various departments once you are trained and hired on directly, allowing you to build a long-term career in the marine and industrial sector. You will work in an environment that values safety, hands-on learning, and continuous skill development.

Work Environment

This role is based in a shipyard and shop environment working around marine, electrical, and industrial systems. You will regularly use and be around hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment. The position requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, including a hard hat and safety glasses provided on site, as well as steel-toed boots. Work is performed in an active industrial setting where you may encounter noise, varying temperatures, and physical tasks such as standing, walking, and handling materials throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bremerton, WA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bremerton,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

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.

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.