Marine Electrician - San Diego, CA

Job Description

The Marine Electrician will support Field Installation Services on board US Navy ships. Responsibilities include installation, termination, and testing of fiber optic and copper cable assemblies for ship services such as power, communication, telephone, and alarm systems. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. Previous experience with multi-pin copper connectors is required, while fiber optic installation experience is preferred but not mandatory, as training and certification will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Install, tag, and band fiber optic and copper cables on various classes of surface and submarine Naval vessels.
• Layout, fabricate, and install electrical wiring, coaxial cable, waveguides, or fiber optic cable onboard Navy vessels.
• Troubleshoot and test fiber and copper cables and circuits.
• Perform shipboard or airframe electrician's trade duties with minimal supervision.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals, and design notices.
• Use trade tools such as multi-meters, pin crimpers, and soldering equipment for complex electrical installations.
• Familiarity with MS-Office programs including Word and Excel.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Marine Electrical Repair
• Blueprint Reading
• Experience with Electronics, MCTS, and Cable Avionics
• Knowledge of copper fiber and fiber optic cables
• Multi-pin copper connector certification per Navy Standard Item 009-73 (MIL-STD-2003-5)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Fiber Optic knowledge and experience preferred
• DBIDS eligibility
• Ideal candidate is a former Navy ET, IC, AT, or EM rating
• Valid passport and willingness to travel
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships (technical education may be substituted)
• Familiarity with NAVY Standard Items
• Ability to read, understand, and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams
• US citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (current active Secret clearance is a plus)
• Successful completion of Navy “A” School or recognized shipyard apprentice program

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in National City,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.