Electrician 1st Class Electrician - Marine Pascagoula, Mississippi Contract To Hire Jul 7, 2026 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!

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$42.00 per hour, plus $155.00 a day per diem, non-local Job Description First-Class Electrician, also called an Electrical Journeyman, is responsible for the layout, installation, and repair of shipboard cables, lighting, and electronic equipment, as well as the ship's 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. The shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions, as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, an Electrician may be required to work either day or night, depending upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. I We stress the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards. Basic Qualifications Minimum 4+ years of experience in the marine electrical field High School Diploma or Equivalent Read and interpret marine drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements

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One (1) year of shipboard experience (sonar, radar, power, internal communication, navigation, etc.). Benefits Medical Dental Vision Yearly Bonus 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.