Marine technician Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Job Title: Travel Marine Electrician

Pay: Up to $27.31/hr

Per diem: $140 per day

Location: Newport News, VA

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Marine Electrician with experience in marine applications to join our team. You will be responsible for executing electrical tasks on Navy vessels such as aircraft carriers and submarines within a shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages.
• Work independently with proper instruction.
• Utilize basic electrical meters and test instruments, including volt-ohm meters, clamp-on ammeters, and insulation resistance testers.
• Perform general deck electrician tasks such as laying off and mounting electrical equipment and wireways, installing cable penetrations in equipment, bulkheads, and decks, cable installation, cable terminations, and cut-in and hook-up.
• Use basic electrician hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and connector crimping tools.
• Climb vertical and inclined stairs and ladders, crawl, bend, stoop, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.

Essential Skills

• Three or more years of experience in the electrical field with a focus on marine applications.
• Ability to read and interpret shipboard electrical installation drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency in using basic electrical meters and test instruments.
• Experience with general deck electrician tasks and hand tools.
• Physical ability to perform duties in various environments and conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.36 - $27.31/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 Baton Rouge,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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.