Shipyard Laborers/Painter Trainees

Aerotek; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Aerotek in Hawaii is hiring Shipyard Laborers/Painter Trainees to support Navy ship preservation and restoration. No prior shipyard experience required; paid training is provided and you will join a growing team aboard Navy vessels in Pearl City.

This permanent on-site role offers overtime potential, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to learn a skilled trade while contributing to fleet readiness. Candidates must be able to perform physical labor and work outdoors in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• No previous shipyard experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Outdoor work in industrial environments and at heights.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Experience with construction equipment (boom lifts/scissor lifts) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Needle gunning, chipping, and surface preparation.
• Sanding, grinding, and masking surfaces.
• Spot painting and coating touch-ups.
• Learning marine coating and preservation techniques.
• Assisting with painting and corrosion control projects aboard Navy vessels.
• Working aboard ships, dry docks, piers, and industrial marine facilities.
• Maintaining clean and safe work areas.
• Following NAVSEA, safety, and security requirements.

Skills

Physical labor

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Boom lifts

Scissor lifts

Aerial lifts

Job description

Shipyard Laborers/Painter Trainees Needed

No Experience Necessary | Paid Training | Long-Term Career Opportunity

Are you looking to break into the shipyard industry and build a career supporting the U.S. Navy? We are hiring hardworking, reliable individuals to join a growing team performing preservation and restoration work aboard Navy ships in Hawaii.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with construction, labor, warehouse, manufacturing, landscaping, maintenance, military, or general labor backgrounds who are looking for an exciting opportunity. Previous shipyard experience is helpful but not required . We are willing to train motivated candidates.

What You'll Be Doing

• Needle gunning, chipping, and surface preparation
• Sanding, grinding, and masking surfaces
• Spot painting and coating touch-ups
• Learning marine coating and preservation techniques
• Assisting with painting and corrosion control projects aboard Navy vessels
• Working aboard ships, dry docks, piers, and industrial marine facilities
• Maintaining clean and safe work areas
• Following NAVSEA, safety, and security requirements

Qualifications

• No previous shipyard experience required
• Ability to perform physical labor and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and in industrial environments
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed
• Experience with boom lifts, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, or construction equipment is a plus

IMPORTANT: DBIDS Base Access Required

This position is located on a secure military installation and requires a DBIDS badge for base access.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain military base access and meet all applicable security requirements.

Ideal Backgrounds

Why Apply?

• Paid training provided
• Gain valuable Navy shipyard experience
• Opportunity to learn a skilled trade
• Competitive pay with overtime potential
• Long-term contract with potential for permanent full-time employment for top performers
• Work that directly supports mission-critical naval operations and fleet readiness
• General Labor
• Construction
• Paint Helpers
• Firewatch
• Shipyard Labor
• Warehouse
• Manufacturing
• Landscaping
• Military Veterans
• Mechanical Helpers
• Maintenance Workers

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pearl City, HI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pearl City, HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pearl City,HI.

About Aerotek

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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.