Marine Electrician Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: National City
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Marine Electrician Technician Job Description The Marine Electrician will play a crucial role in supporting the Field Installation Services organization aboard US Navy ships. This position entails the installation, termination, and testing of fiber optic and copper cable assemblies essential for various ship services, including power, communication, telephone, and alarm systems. Responsibilities Install, tag, and band fiber optic and copper cables on various classes of surface and submarine Naval Vessels. Perform all duties required to layout, fabricate, and install electrical wiring, coaxial cable, waveguides, or fiber optic cable aboard Navy vessels. Troubleshoot and test fiber and copper cables and circuits. Execute tasks as a shipboard or airframe electrician with minimal supervision. Read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical manuals, and design notices. Use tools of the trade such as multi-meters, pin crimpers, soldering irons, and accomplish complex tasks related to electrical installation. Familiarity with basic computer skills and MS-Office programs including Word and Excel. Essential Skills Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work from customer drawings and a keen attention to detail. Experience and certification with multi-pin copper connectors. Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships (technical education may substitute for a portion of the experience). Additional Skills & Qualifications DBIDS eligibility is required. Multi-pin connector and cableway and/or cable handling certification is highly preferred. Former Navy experience as an Electronics Technician (ET), Information Systems Technician (IC), Aviation Maintenance (AT), and/or Electrician's Mate (EM) is ideal. Why Work Here? Join a dynamic team that values expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth. You will have the chance to work on critical projects aboard US Navy ships, enhancing your skills in a supportive and challenging environment. Work Environment The work will be performed at CMSD aboard the USS PEARL HARBOR (LSD-52). This role may require overtime, including weekends, and travel for extended periods. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of National City, CA. 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 Jan 23, 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.

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