• Field Service Technician

    Aerotek (National City, CA)


    Job Title: Field Service Technician III

    Job Description

    As a Field Service Technician III, you will specialize in supporting our unique solutions by providing top-notch customer support and frequently traveling as required. You will collaborate with customers, engineers, and team members to conduct on-site inspections, maintenance, and repair of critical electro-hydraulic equipment within the Marine industry and shipyard facilities. Your role will be pivotal in estimating complex technical quotations, addressing engineering issues across all product lines, and offering technical assistance both via telephone and onsite.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform on-site service and warranty functions as requested by the customer.

    + Conduct failure analysis on warranty and service calls, and coordinate with engineering personnel to determine the cause of malfunctions.

    + Test electrical and programmable components, assemblies, and systems based on established criteria.

    + Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions, and communicate requirements to craftsmen under supervision.

    + Provide detailed time, trip, and expense reports in a timely manner.

    + Ensure that all service and maintenance requirements are complete before leaving the customer's facility.

    + Advise customers on any additional items that may require replacement or repair and offer advice on spare parts procurement.

    + Operate required systems and test equipment safely, maintaining a neat work area.

    + Comply with all federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of experience in a similar fast-paced environment.

    + Working knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and ability to work to NAVSEA work specification.

    + Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and marking up blueprints and other technical drawings.

    + Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

    + Ability to obtain and maintain security access to military installations, ships, and commercial shipyards.

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills.

    + Strong troubleshooting abilities and capability to generate condition reports.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Familiarity with US Navy heavy machinery.

    + Experience working with mechanical or heavy industrial equipment.

    + Ability to function within the working conditions of a shipyard.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We are bold thinkers who challenge the status quo and embrace learning. Our team operates as one, supporting and relying on each other to deliver exceptional results. We meet challenges head-on with grit and urgency, honoring our commitments and building trust through transparency. Here, people matter, and we foster an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and appreciated.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work will be performed at the shop, all shipyards, and all Navy bases in San Diego, CA.

     

    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 $35.00 - $45.00/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 2, 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.