Skilled Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Skilled Laborer – Shipyard Operations

Location : Mitchell Island

Schedule : 7 : 30 AM – 4 : 00 PM (overtime and occasional off‑site work possible)

Join a hands‑on, fast‑paced marine operations team where no two days look the same. We’re looking for a Skilled Laborer who takes pride in quality work, thrives in an active environment, and wants to grow their career in the marine and shipyard industry.

About the Role

As a Skilled Laborer, you’ll support vessel drydocking, shipyard maintenance, equipment cleaning, and a wide range of general labor tasks. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, learning new skills, and being part of a tight‑knit, safety‑focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with docking and undocking vessels as part of the drydocking ground crew
• Operate forklifts and work safely in confined spaces
• Perform grinding, bending, reaching, and climbing on vessels
• Maintain equipment through washing, painting, and general upkeep
• Cross‑train in multiple shipyard functions, including welding, grinding, and painting
• Keep work areas, stalls, and equipment clean and organized
• Follow proper tool maintenance, testing, and repair procedures
• Remove rust, scale surfaces, and prepare materials as needed
• Assist with rigging and crane operations to move boats and equipment
• Support general yard operations, including moving stands and totes
• Use a variety of hand and power tools (grinders, drills, etc.)

Essential Skills & Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe in investing in our people and creating a workplace where hard work is recognized and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect :

Annual company‑paid fishing trips

Work Environment

You’ll work both indoors and outdoors in a shipyard and boat repair environment. Tasks may involve working at heights up to 25 feet and require bending, climbing, and lifting around vessels. Safety gear such as steel‑toed boots, safety glasses, and goggles is provided. Employees are expected to bring their own basic tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00 / hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek :

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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, employee assistance and discount programs.

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.

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.