Shipfitter

Shipfitter - Immediately Hiring - Camp Pendleton Job Description The Shipfitter lays out, fabricates, and installs aluminum components such as plates, bulkheads, frames, and braces within the hull of a ship to prepare structures for welding or riveting. This role works directly from blueprints and templates, uses a variety of hand and power tools, and operates shop machinery to shape and fit heavy metal parts with precision. Responsibilities Lay out the position of aluminum parts, including plates, bulkheads, frames, and braces, within the ship hull using blueprints or templates. Use scribes, measuring tools, and hand tools to mark and prepare materials accurately for fabrication and installation. 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. Interpret and follow blueprints and fabrication drawings to ensure correct dimensions, alignment, and fit of all components. Measure and verify dimensions using measuring tape, levels, and squares to maintain high-quality standards and structural integrity. Use hand tools and carpentry techniques to perform finish work and ensure clean, accurate fits and finishes on all components. Work safely around fabrication equipment and tools, maintaining a clean and organized work area. Collaborate with welders, fabricators, and other trades to coordinate work and ensure timely completion of shipfitting tasks. Essential Skills Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and templates for metal fabrication and shipfitting. Strong ability to use a measuring tape accurately for layout and verification of dimensions. Skilled in using levels and squares to ensure proper alignment and squareness of components. Ability to operate a Skilsaw and other cutting tools safely and accurately. Experience using hand tools for layout, cutting, shaping, and finishing metal and related materials. At least 2 years of finish carpentry experience, with proven ability to perform precise layout and finishing work. Capability to mark hole locations and install temporary fasteners to prepare parts for welding or riveting. Knowledge of basic fabrication techniques, including rolling, bending, flanging, cutting, and shaping metal parts. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working with aluminum plates, bulkheads, frames, and braces in a marine or shipyard environment. Familiarity with shop machinery such as plate rolls, presses, and bending brakes. Proficiency in carpentry or metal finishing that supports detailed and precise fabrication work. Comfort working from detailed fabrication drawings and adapting to project-specific requirements. Why Work Here? You will work in a professional shipyard environment where craftsmanship, precision, and safety are highly valued. The schedule offers consistent first-shift hours that support work-life balance, and you will have the opportunity to develop and refine your fabrication skills on complex and meaningful marine projects. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and pride in delivering high-quality work. Work Environment This role is based in a shipyard environment supporting LCAC and related marine vessels. Work takes place in and around fabrication areas where aluminum plates, bulkheads, frames, and other structural components are laid out, cut, shaped, and installed. You will use shop machinery such as plate rolls, presses, and bending brakes, along with hand tools, measuring tools, and cutting equipment like Skilsaws. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with an alternate first-shift schedule of 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as needed. The environment may include both indoor and outdoor shipyard conditions, requiring awareness of safety procedures and appropriate work attire suitable for fabrication and shipyard work. 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 Jun 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.

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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.