Job Description
Job Description⚡ Electrician (1st Class) – Norfolk, VA
Join a team that powers the future of naval excellence! ⚓
Are you a skilled Marine Electrician ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for a First-Class Electrician to join a leading shipyard team in Norfolk, VA. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge vessels, tackle complex electrical challenges, and make a real impact in the maritime industry.
💰 Pay & Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $28–$32/hour (based on experience)
- Steady Hours: Full-time assignments with reliable scheduling
- Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a respected shipyard
- Impactful Work: Be part of projects that keep our naval fleet mission-ready
- Supportive Environment: Structured, safety-focused workplace where your expertise is valued
🔧 What You’ll Do
- Install and route cabling aboard ships (no live terminations required)
- Pack MCTs and work with cableways
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems with precision
- Write detailed reports, order materials, and ensure safety compliance
- Maintain and refurbish lighting, communication, and other onboard systems
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical theory, wiring, troubleshooting, and cable systems
- Experience:6+ years as a marine electrician for First-Class consideration
- Minimum 3 years required for eligibility
- Skills: Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and maintain high standards
- Credentials: TWIC card and DBIDS eligibility (or willingness to obtain)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 Newport News,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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.