Test Electrician Position Available In Jackson, Mississippi

Test Electrician
Electrician – Marine Pascagoula, Mississippi
Contract To Hire
Jul 23, 2025
MK Industries is hiring 1st Class Marine Test Electricians in Pascagoula, MS Why choose us?
MK Industries knows a company’s success begins with its employees, and your success begins with the right career move. With 25+ years of experience, we have grown to become an industry leader in the staffing and recruiting space.
Coast to Coast, we got you! For the past 25+ years, we have employed thousands of exceptional employees while partnering with top clientele in every industry nationwide.
MK Industries is urgently hiring skilled trades to join the MK team. Partner with your 1:1 recruiter to gain access to available hours & ensure your needs are being met!

Start Date:

 ASAP

• INCREASED

Pay Rate:

$40.00 per hour, plus $155.00 a day per diem, non-local
Job Description
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to communicate in English

• 4 years of experience in commercial or naval marine Test Electrician
• Test equipment setup and handling
• Cable Testing knowledge “CAT 5 and Fiber Optic”
• Motor Control and Power Distribution Systems Preferred Design Disciplines
• Knowledge of High Voltage applications
• Proficient with the testing and operation of (Power, Combat, Communication, Radar and Sonar) system
• Competency with

Schematics, Test Procedures and Troubleshooting Job Description:

First-Class Test Electrician, is responsible for the layout, installation and repair of the shipboard cables, lighting, and electronic equipment, as well as the ships power.
Electricians utilize an assortment of hand and power tools, a variety of test equipment along with a working knowledge of blueprints, drawings and schematics. Ingalls shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts.
As with most every position in the shipyard, an Test Electrician may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time.
MKI stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards. Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Consistent Work
Industry-leading pay
People First Culture
Weekly Pay
Learn more at mkindustries.com and see a full list of available positions!
MK Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.