**Job Title: Shipfitter** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Shipfitter to lay out and fabricate aluminum parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames. The position involves positioning these parts within the hull of a ship for riveting or welding. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of blueprints and templates, as well as experience using hand tools and shop machinery. **Responsibilities** + Lay out the position of parts on aluminum using blueprints or templates and hand tools. + Mark locations of holes to be drilled and install temporary fasteners to hold parts 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. **Essential Skills** + Experience with Finish Carpentry (3-5 years). + Proficiency in reading blueprints and templates. + Skilled in using hand tools and shop machinery. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in carpentry and finishing. **Why Work Here?** We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can enhance your skills and grow your career. Our team values collaboration, dedication, and a commitment to quality. **Work Environment** Work will be conducted at the ACU 5, LCAC Shipyard. The environment includes working with heavy machinery and requires adherence to safety protocols. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of National City, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Camp Pendleton North,CA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 25, 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.