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Job Title: Marine Electrician

**Location:** Norfolk, Virginia

**Job Type:** Contract to Hire

Position Overview

We’re looking for a highly skilled **Marine Electrician** with prior experience in the Navy’s A or E Division to join our shipboard systems team. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electrical and mechanical equipment across shipboard and integrated systems. You’ll work in company facilities, customer sites, and field locations—troubleshooting issues and ensuring systems run smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities

+ Install, operate, and maintain shipboard electrical and mechanical systems

+ Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions quickly and accurately

+ Provide technical support across integrated systems and related software

+ Interface with customers and oversee subcontractor activities

+ Lead and direct work crews when needed

+ Prepare and use technical documentation, including work packages and test plans

+ Schedule tasks, report progress, and brief both customers and internal teams

+ Support cross-functional tasks to complete installations and assignments

Required Skills & Experience

+ Experience in marine systems, ship repair, and Navy operations (A or E Division preferred)

+ Hands-on experience with valves, hydraulics, diesel systems, and electrical components

+ Skilled in structural and mechanical system maintenance and repair

+ Proficient with power tools, diagnostic instruments, and measurement devices

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals

+ Strong understanding of safety protocols and quality control procedures

+ Must be able to obtain base access credentials (DBIDS) within 60 days of hire

Why Join Us?

+ Be part of a mission-driven team supporting naval operations

+ Work on advanced shipboard systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

+ Enjoy opportunities for growth, leadership, and technical development

+ Collaborate with experienced professionals in a safety-first culture

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.