• Marine Electrician

    Aerotek (Newport News, VA)


    Job Title: Marine Electrician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Marine Electrician. The candidate will be responsible for installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying equipment. The role involves providing technical support for shipboard systems and integrated systems at various locations, including company, customer, and field sites.

    Responsibilities

    + Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify equipment.

    + Perform maintenance and technical support on shipboard systems and related equipment/software.

    + Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to resolve problems swiftly.

    + Interface with customers and manage subcontractors while providing work direction.

    + Develop and utilize technical documents, including controlled work packages and formal work processes.

    + Schedule, report, and brief customers and management.

    + Perform tasks outside of specialty to complete installations or work assignments.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in marine and ship repair, including working with valves, electrical systems, hydraulics, and diesel.

    + High School diploma or equivalent, with 2 years of related experience.

    + Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing structural and mechanical systems and associated equipment.

    + Proficiency in using various power tools and measurement devices.

    + Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and technical manuals.

    + Knowledge of safety and quality control procedures.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Base access needed.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic team that values technical expertise and provides opportunities to work on advanced shipboard systems. We offer a collaborative environment where you can develop your skills further and engage in challenging projects.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position is based at Naval Station Norfolk, providing a unique opportunity to work in a naval environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Jan 24, 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.