Shipyard Laborer

Location Bremerton, Washington

Pay $22 per hour

Job Description

Join our team as a Shipyard Laborer, where you'll perform a variety of mechanical duties and ensure safety during hot work activities. This role combines the responsibilities of a Trades Helper and Firewatch, including:

• Repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining boilers, pumps, and valves.

• Working on auxiliary equipment, pumps, valves, and boiler systems aboard ships.

• Establishing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program for marine engines and related equipment.

• Repairing and maintaining hydraulic equipment and valves.

• Operating hand and power tools associated with marine engine and equipment repair.

• Assisting in the fabrication of equipment.

• Monitoring areas where hot work is in progress to prevent fire hazards.

• Ensuring flammable materials are kept away from ignition sources.

• Extinguishing fires immediately or activating fire alarms if necessary.

• Following safety permit conditions and requirements.

Preferred Skills

• General knowledge of shipboard equipment operation, disassembly/assembly, testing, and record keeping.

• General machinist knowledge, including the use of required measuring instruments, necessary hand and power tools.

• Ability to read and understand engineering prints, technical manuals, and diagrams.

• Eligible to get access to the shipyard and obtain DBIDS for future work.

• Opportunity to obtain OSHA 10 Maritime Certification, Firewatch Certification, and Respirator Fit Test Card. The class costs $150, but we cover the expense (subject to change).

Additional Info

• PPE required: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots.

• No medical monitoring or screening required.

• No certifications required.

Work Environment Work will take place in a shipyard environment, specifically on naval vessels.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to learn a new trade and potentially get promoted to an outside machinist (Marine Mechanic). The role could turn into a long-term position, providing stability and career growth. You will gain experience working in all three shipyards, enhancing your skill set and knowledge.

Company Benefits

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 )

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00

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 Bremerton,WA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024.

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.