First Class Shipboard Electricians

First Class Shipboard Electricians Electrician - Marine Pascagoula, Mississippi Contract To Hire May 15, 2026 MK Industries is hiring 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 tradespeople 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 Minimum 4Ç Yrs. experience in the commercial, industrial, or marine electrical field High School Diploma or Equivalent Read and interpret marine drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements. Qualifications One (1) year shipboard experience (sonar, radar, power, internal communication, navigation, etc.). First-Class Electrician also called a Electrical Journeyman, is responsible for the layout, installation and repair of 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. 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 dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards. 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.