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Everett Ship Repair

Shipfitter Journeyman ESR

Everett, WA · On-site

$33.90 - $35.70/hr

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwests Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019 ... With the US Navy as our neighbor, it is no secret that we are in aggressive pursuit of earning ...

SBSBTC

EHS Technician

Kent, WA

SOUTH BAY SANDBLASTING & TANK CLEANING, INC. located in Kent, WA, is a shipyard subcontractor supporting US Navy Ship Repair and Maintenance operations in WA State. We are seeking to hire an ...

Everett Ship Repair

QA & NDT Specialist

Everett, WA · On-site

$33.60 - $45/hr

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwests Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019 ... With the US Navy as our neighbor, it is no secret that we are in aggressive pursuit of earning ...

EVERETT SHIP REPAIR LLC

QA & NDT Specialist

Everett, WA · On-site

$33.60 - $45/hr

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwests Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019 ... With the US Navy as our neighbor, it is no secret that we are in aggressive pursuit of earning ...

Everett Ship Repair

Scaffolder Foreman ESR

Everett, WA · On-site

$34 - $38/hr

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett ... With the US Navy as our neighbor, it is no secret that we are in aggressive pursuit of earning ...

Venture Dynamics

Diesel Shaft Mechanic

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$28 - $31/hr

Diesel Shaft Mechanic (Ship Repair) Venture Dynamics is seeking experienced Diesel Shaft Mechanics to support Navy and commercial ship repair projects in Norfolk, VA. The Diesel Shaft Mechanic is ...

Everett Ship Repair

Scaffolder Journeyman ESR

Everett, WA · On-site

$32.03 - $33.81/hr

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett ... With the US Navy as our neighbor, it is no secret that we are in aggressive pursuit of earning ...

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How much do navy ship repair jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for navy ship repair in the United States is $185,569.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $173,500.00 and $209,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a navy ship repair?

A Navy Ship Repair job involves the maintenance, refurbishment, and overhaul of naval vessels to ensure they remain operational and mission-ready. Workers in this field perform inspections, repairs, and upgrades on ship systems, including mechanical, electrical, and structural components. These roles can be found in shipyards, naval bases, or aboard vessels, requiring skilled trades such as welding, painting, and engineering. The job is critical to maintaining fleet readiness and national security.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in navy ship repair, and why are they important?

To excel in Navy Ship Repair, you need a solid background in mechanical, electrical, or structural repair, often supported by technical training, vocational certifications, or military experience. Familiarity with shipyard tools, technical schematics, welding equipment, and safety certifications like OSHA or NAVSEA qualifications is typically required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you navigate complex repairs and collaborate with diverse crews. These skills are essential to ensure ship readiness, safety, and efficient completion of maintenance operations.

What are some common challenges faced in a navy ship repair role?

One of the main challenges in Navy Ship Repair is working in tight spaces and sometimes harsh environments that require strict adherence to safety protocols. Technicians often need to troubleshoot complex systems under tight deadlines, especially when vessels are preparing for deployment. The work can be physically demanding and may involve irregular hours or shift work to support fleet missions. Team collaboration is essential, as repairs often require coordination with engineers, welders, electricians, and other specialists to ensure every system is fully operational before the ship returns to service.

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Infographic showing various Navy Ship Repair job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $185,569 per year, or $89.2 per hour.

Shipfitter Journeyman ESR

Everett Ship Repair

Everett, WA • On-site

$33.90 - $35.70/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwests Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett Ship Repair offers vast ship repair capabilities from its facility in Everett, Washington, including repair, maintenance, and conversion services for any type of commercial vessels, with focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. With the US Navy as our neighbor, it is no secret that we are in aggressive pursuit of earning their business as we grow our footprint, skills, and profile in this market. With impressive dry-docking capacity, and an opportunity to be part of an emerging team of industry veterans and highly skilled tradesmen, ESR strives to continuously improve our repair and construction methods into efficient and reliable processes. We seek tradesmen who share that view, value learning opportunities, and desire an opportunity to apply their skills in our progressive environment.
We are now seeking an Experienced Shipfitter Journeyman, who will work primarily in fabrication, assembly, subassembly, and final erection of all structural components on marine vessels including hulls, superstructures, masts, pilot house, and engine rooms.
What You will Do
  • Fabricate, form, and fit metal structures to build structural elements of marine vessels during all phases of construction and rebuilds.
  • Perform job functions in a variety of environments including fabrication shop, modular jigs, or on finished assembly.
  • Layout, cut, form, prepare, and perform final assembly
  • Use a variety of power and hand tools including grinder, level, and tape measure.
  • Lay out and build jigs for building modules and superstructures.
  • Work from standard and metric engineering drawings.
  • Tack and perform minor welding with MiG and Arc Welding processes.
  • Use a variety of metal forming equipment such as sheers, band saws, rollers, and possibly press breaks.
  • Use Oxygen/Propane cutting torches and plasma cutters.
  • Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.
  • Always embrace ESR safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping
  • Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervisors.
  • Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles.
  • Other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting start-up work environment.
  • Ability to pass company pre-employment screens in background check, drug test, and physical skills test.

What You Bring to Our Team
  • 3+ years Shipbuilding or metal working experience in a marine environment (experience as a Shipfitter preferred.)
  • Basic Welding Skills (MiG, Tig and Stick welding)
  • High School Education or equivalent or vocational education
  • Ability to understand and apply basic math skills
  • Knowledge of Standard Ship fitting tools and forming equipment including torches, saws, cutting torch, bandsaw, rollers, presses and shears.
  • Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings and blueprints
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of metal fabrications, preferably in a marine environment
  • Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
  • Experience working around heavy machinery
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work at heights of 60 ft.
  • Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.

What Additional Things Would Distinguish You
  • Skills and experience in aluminum and steel fabrication
  • Previous experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair)
  • Certification or skills and experience in driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklift or manlifts
  • Certification as a Shipyard Competent Person
  • Previous experience and/or basic skills in Pipe and Carpentry
  • Interest in and aptitude for taking on future crew leadership roles

Benefits
  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid time off
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity: Everett Ship Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.
Everett Ship Repair is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

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