Cleaner

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated cleaner with experience in power tooling within a shipyard setting. The ideal candidate should be capable of standing for long periods and working in tight spaces. This role involves using grinders, drills, and other pneumatic tools to ensure thorough cleaning and maintenance of various ship components.

Responsibilities

• High-pressure washing of decks, hulls, and machinery.

• Cleaning and scrubbing interior tanks and compartments.

• Removing grease, grime, and other contaminants from surfaces.

• Vacuuming dust and debris from confined spaces.

• Applying cleaning chemicals according to safety protocols.

• Polishing metal fixtures and surfaces.

• Entering tanks and voids to clean thoroughly.

• Performing atmospheric testing before entering confined spaces.

• Following proper safety procedures for confined space entry.

• Moving materials, tools, and/or equipment.

• Cleaning equipment, vehicles, machinery, and work areas.

• Operating various types of tools such as pneumatic, electric, and hand tools.

• Brush roll or hand brush painting.

• Assisting blasters by pulling hoses, mucking tanks, and removing grit.

Essential Skills

• Previous power tooling experience in a shipyard setting.

• Ability to stand for long periods.

• Experience working in tight spaces.

• Proficiency with grinders, drills, and other pneumatic tools.

Why Work Here?

We offer opportunities for further job training and the ability to advance to a supervisor role. This position allows you to develop valuable skills in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2025.

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.