Psns Shipyard Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Aerotek is building a hiring roster for upcoming Shipyard Laborer/Firewatch openings supporting maintenance, modernization, and repair work on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers at PSNS in Bremerton, WA.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain shipyard experience, build a marine trades resume, and get exposure to skilled trades including welding, fitting, machining, electrical, rigging, and more.

• Stand firewatch for welders and other hot work personnel
• Assist skilled marine trades personnel as an extra set of hands on various shipboard projects
• Set up and break down work areas and job sites
• Transport tools, materials, and equipment throughout the shipyard
• Perform general labor duties including housekeeping and cleanup
• Assist with maintenance and repair work onboard aircraft carriers
• Follow all shipyard and safety procedures
• Work in confined spaces and at heights as required

• Regularly lift and carry 40-50 pounds
• Ability to work on ladders, staging, and elevated work platforms
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to wear a half-mask respirator for extended periods of time
• Comfortable working in an industrial shipyard environment

Typical schedule:

• Monday through Saturday
• 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Significant overtime available

Employees may work 60+ hour weeks for extended periods depending on project demands. Work hours can fluctuate based on material deliveries, ship access, and production needs. Some weeks may be closer to 40 hours.

• No shipyard experience required
• Shipyard, construction, industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, labor, or military experience is preferred
• Experience using hand tools required
• Comfortable learning and using power tools
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Reliable transportation
• Must be eligible to obtain military base access

• Excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door in the shipyard industry
• Exposure to a variety of marine trades and skilled crafts
• Opportunity for advancement into a trade position
• Potential for pay increases based on performance and tenure
• Long-term career growth opportunities within the shipyard environment
• Work supporting U.S. Navy aircraft carriers

If you're looking to start a career in the shipyard industry and are comfortable with physical work, overtime, and learning new skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bremerton, WA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bremerton,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.