Journeyman Marine Electrician

Journeyman Marine Electrician - Career Opportunity - San Diego, CA

Job Description

As a Journeyman Marine Electrician, you will install, repair, and connect equipment for all electrical services on ships without supervision. You will lay out, pull, lift, and install cables and conduits independently. Your role includes preparing work areas, drilling holes, grinding metal surfaces, and mounting equipment with minimal supervision. You will also test electrical equipment in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items. Additional related tasks may be assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and connect equipment for all electrical services on ships without supervision.
• Lay out, pull, lift, and install cables and conduits without supervision.
• Prepare work areas, drill holes, grind metal surfaces, and mount equipment with minimal supervision.
• Test electrical equipment in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items without supervision.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Electrical installation and repairs
• Reading schematics
• Experience as a Marine Electrician or Electrician's Mate

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous shipyard or Navy experience working as a Marine Electrician or Electrician's Mate.
• Over 5 years of experience as a Marine Electrician (Journeyman Level) is ideal, but candidates with 3 years or more will be considered.

Why Work Here?

• Join a team known for long-term stability and consistent work, with opportunities for growth and excellent benefits such as 401K, medical and dental insurance, and life insurance. Enjoy a supportive work environment with employee appreciation initiatives and stock options. Benefit from a 401k match, PTO, and various allowances for work-related expenses.

Work Environment

• Work will be performed at various shipyard facilities including NASSCO, BAE, CMSD, and NBSD. The position is on a 1st shift schedule from 6 am to 2:30 pm, with flexibility for overtime from Monday to Saturday if needed. Expect to work up to 10-hour days when needed.

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

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $42.00/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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 28, 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.