Mechanical Laborer

Mechanical Laborer

This entry-level Helper/Production Worker position is based at Camp Pendleton, supporting skilled trades professionals working on large hovercraft vessels. You will assist mechanics, welders, and fitters with various tasks, gaining hands-on experience with tools and equipment in a dynamic industrial setting. This role offers a strong pathway to grow into skilled trades such as a mechanic, welder, or electrician.

• Assist mechanics, welders, and fitters with daily tasks on large hovercraft boats.
• Handle, organize, and prepare hand and power tools for use by skilled trades personnel.
• Support basic facilities and maintenance tasks as directed.
• Help with simple electrical and plumbing-related tasks under supervision.
• Follow instructions from experienced tradespeople to complete production and repair work safely and efficiently.
• Lift, move, and position materials and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in and around the hangar.
• Use appropriate safety practices and follow all site and tool safety procedures.
• Work frequent overtime on Fridays and Saturdays as part of the regular schedule.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly about task status and any issues observed.

• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

• Reliability and strong work ethic.

Our company offers a supportive and family-like environment where you can learn and grow in various trades. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door, with potential for career advancement and stable employment. Employees who transition to direct hire enjoy comprehensive medical benefits and often receive a pay increase. Our organization is committed to your professional development and offers great stability.

You will be working indoors in a hangar, which is open and spacious, on 80-foot hovercraft boats known as LCACs. The first shift runs from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, with frequent overtime on Fridays and Saturdays. The work setting supports collaboration and communication among team members, ensuring a productive and safe workplace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, CA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Oceanside, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.