Millwright Helper

We are seeking Mechanical Ship Repair Technicians to join our team in supporting ongoing and upcoming ship repair projects. This is a hands-on position where you will work aboard active vessels. Candidates should possess strong mechanical skills and be adept at performing disassembly, cleaning, inspection preparation, and reassembly of shipboard mechanical systems.

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair aboard ships.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble low-temperature fresh water coolers, including removing plates and gaskets, cleaning components, and reinstalling and sealing systems.
• Replace nozzles on high-pressure air flasks.
• Perform blue lining and boiler-related work, including opening boilers, cleaning internal components, and preparing equipment for inspection.
• Use hand tools and power tools daily.
• Follow all shipyard safety requirements and inspection standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors, inspectors, and shipyard personnel to ensure quality work.

• Mechanical skills and experience in ship repair, industrial maintenance, or heavy equipment.
• Ability to work aboard ships and in industrial environments.
• Comfortable using hand tools and performing physical work.

• Previous experience working in ship repair preferred, but not required.

Gain valuable experience and establish your career with a prominent ship repair company in the Charleston market. Opportunities to secure direct positions after project completion.

The schedule is from Monday to Friday, 2:15 PM. No overtime is currently scheduled. The work environment involves working aboard ships and in industrial settings, adhering to safety standards and inspection requirements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, SC.

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

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 North Charleston,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

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.