• Shipfitter

    Aerotek (San Diego, CA)


    Shipfitter - San Diego, CA

    Job Description

    As a Shipfitter, you will be responsible for cutting, grinding, and assembling metal structural parts using fitting aids and rigging equipment to align parts according to blueprints. You will also tack and weld foundations, install temporary fasteners to hold structural members in place, and perform 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 ships.

    + Tack and weld foundations and structural members.

    + Operate high-reach equipment including condors and scissor lifts.

    + Set up tools and equipment at the job site.

    + Clean up and remove scrap to the nearest scrap tub.

    + Use rigging equipment effectively.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of five years of shipyard experience.

    + Demonstrated knowledge of blueprint reading, ship terminology, and different metals.

    + Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) T-1 welding certification.

    + Ability to pass hands-on assessment test including knowledge, burning and scarfing, and fabrication assessments.

    + Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

    + Ability to safely access and move around ships.

    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.

    + Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions.

    + Ability to hear warning signals and read safety instructions.

    + General safety awareness and hazard avoidance.

    Work Environment

    + Work will support the T-AO New Construction Program, specifically in the SOC 6 area. The role involves working on new fleet oilers designed for the U.S. Navy, equipped to transfer fuel to carrier strike groups at sea. The vessels feature a significant dry cargo capacity, aviation capability, and a speed of 20 knots. They are designed with double hulls to protect against oil spills and have strengthened cargo and ballast tanks. The work environment requires adherence to safety protocols and may involve working at heights and in confined spaces.

    Job Type & Location

    + This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California.

     

    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 Jun 22, 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.