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Marine Laborer

$19-$20/hr

Shifts: 1st and 2nd

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Marine Preservation & Decking Technician to support U.S. Navy ship maintenance and repair projects, including aircraft carriers.

Responsibilities

+ Perform paint and coating removal using mechanical and chemical methods.

+ Prepare surfaces for preservation, including cleaning, sanding, and blasting.

+ Apply primers, sealants, and protective coatings as required.

+ Install and repair thermal and acoustic insulation (lagging) on piping, bulkheads, and machinery, ensuring compliance with fire-retardant and safety specifications.

+ Transport, load, and unload materials, tools, and equipment on and off trucks and ships.

+ Remove and install equipment and cables.

Essential Skills

+ Strong mechanical knowledge and familiarity with various tools and equipment.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain DBIDS access for Naval Air Station North Island.

+ Hands-on experience in decking installation and repair, surface preservation, lagging, and paint/coating removal.

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 $19.00 - $20.00/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 Dec 12, 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.