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The shipyard laborer supports marine trades personnel aboard U.S. Navy vessels by performing firewatch during hot work operations, setting up and cleaning work sites, and assisting with maintenance and repair activities. This role involves regular lifting, ladder climbing, and work in confined spaces to help ensure safe, efficient shipyard operations.

• Perform firewatch duties in support of hot work, monitoring work areas to help maintain a safe environment.
• Set up work sites by gathering materials, tools, and equipment needed for shipyard tasks.
• Clean up work sites after tasks are completed, ensuring areas are orderly and free of debris.
• Lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Climb up and down ladders frequently to access different areas of vessels and work platforms.
• Work in confined spaces aboard U.S. Navy vessels while maintaining safety and awareness of surroundings.
• Provide hands-on assistance to marine trades personnel, acting as an extra set of hands during maintenance and repair activities.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively as directed by skilled trades personnel.
• Follow all shipyard safety procedures, including hot work and fire safety guidelines.
• Communicate clearly with team members to coordinate tasks and respond promptly to instructions.

• Experience performing general labor duties in an industrial or shipyard environment.
• Ability to serve as firewatch during hot work operations, maintaining focus and awareness of safety conditions.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working in confined spaces aboard vessels.
• Ability to climb ladders repeatedly during the workday.
• Basic proficiency using hand tools safely.
• Basic proficiency using power tools under supervision.
• Eligibility for DBIDS (ITAR) access to work aboard U.S. Navy vessels and within secure shipyard areas.

• Prior shipyard experience supporting marine trades personnel.
• Familiarity with hot work, fire safety practices, and industrial safety procedures.
• Experience assisting with maintenance and repair tasks in a maritime or industrial setting.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to take direction from skilled trades personnel.
• Reliable work ethic with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.

You join a team that values safety, reliability, and collaboration while contributing to meaningful work aboard U.S. Navy vessels. The environment offers hands-on experience in a specialized industrial setting, opportunities to build practical skills with tools and shipyard operations, and the chance to grow within a structured, safety-focused culture.

This role is based in an active shipyard environment aboard U.S. Navy vessels, involving indoor and outdoor work in industrial conditions. You will regularly lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces. The position requires comfort around hot work activities, hand tools, and power tools, as well as adherence to strict safety and access procedures, including DBIDS (ITAR) eligibility. Work attire typically includes durable work clothing and appropriate personal protective equipment suitable for shipyard and industrial settings.

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.