Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Marine Electrician Job Description

Join a dedicated team that supports the successful and safe operation of U.S. Naval Ships by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for the Navy and the Military. This role involves performing general manual labor to support this critical mission. This is a six-month contract-to-hire position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions on ships, boats, and marine equipment.
• Conduct various tests or experiments, including selecting, setting up, and operating standard test equipment, recording test data, and performing minor modifications in test setups.
• Repair electrical wiring to restore power to a ship's engine and navigation systems.
• Secure work areas aboard vessels to ensure safety and maintain specified records of engineering data such as tests and drawings.
• Perform routine tasks such as tensile or hardness tests and operate and adjust simple test equipment.
• Implement safety programs and conduct safety surveillances and walk-throughs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in electrical work in a related field and shipboard experience.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 certification and respirator qualification.
• Experience with multipin connectors and electrical testing requirements such as ground checks and RSPT testing.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding drawings at both Tradesman and Apprentice levels.
• Knowledge of electrical enclosures layout and cutting, electrical hook-ups, and multiple meter usage.
• Ability to work in high heat spaces and climb shipyard dry dock stairs and ladders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• OSHA Certification.
• Fiber optic certification.
• Familiarization with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
• Ability to travel to Newport News, VA.

Why Work Here?

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical project supporting the U.S. Navy. You will be part of a collaborative and safety-focused team that values the contributions of each member. The role provides room for growth and advancement, with the potential to expand into additional opportunities as the project progresses.

Work Environment

The role is based at HII, offering a structured Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend work. It requires wearing PPE throughout the work shift and involves working in challenging conditions such as high heat spaces and kneeling positions for cable layout. The position demands physical endurance, with tasks requiring lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling weights throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.

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.

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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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