Marine Electrician; Repair

Marine Electrician (Repair) - San Diego, CA - Career Opportunity Job Description

• Join our dynamic team as a Marine Electrician, where you will install, repair, and hook up equipment for all electrical services on ships. You will be responsible for laying out, pulling, lifting out, and installing cable and conduit. This role involves preparing work areas, drilling holes, grinding metal surfaces, and welding mounting equipment. Testing electrical equipment and performing other essential tasks are part of the job.

• Prepare work areas by drilling holes and grinding metal surfaces.
• Install welds and hook up electrical equipment.
• Layout, pull, rip out, repair, and install cable and conduit.
• Test electrical equipment for functionality and safety.
• Read and interpret composite blueprints, computer printouts, and Navy standards manuals.
• Remove scrap materials and perform general clean‑up tasks.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and shipbuilding practices.
• Ability to use power and hand tools effectively.
• Proficiency in reading composite blueprints, computer printouts, and Navy standards manuals.
• Two years of marine electrical experience or four years of general electrical experience.
• Capability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to access and move around the ship safely.

• Ability to work 1st and 2nd shifts (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM and/or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM).
• Comprehension of written and verbal instructions and ability to hear warning signals.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high‑impact, mission‑critical projects in a secure and expanding work environment. Be part of a company recognized for innovation and reliability in shipbuilding, working on projects of strategic importance in national defense.

Work is primarily in NASSCO's repair division, with locations varying between NBSD, NASNI Coronado, and active Navy ships within the NASSCO yard. Working conditions require DBIDS compliance and include the use of measuring equipment, hammers, drills, grinders, welding equipment, hand tools, and electrical test equipment.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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)

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.

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

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 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.

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.