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Industrial Electrician

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp
Posted 5 months ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Salisbury, MD 21801, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Sign On Bonus

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  • The position of Industrial Electrician involves performing electrical labor for cruise ship construction, requiring a strong work ethic and focus on production.
  • Candidates should have 10+ years of residential or licensed journeyman industrial experience, along with the ability to read blueprints and understand electrical systems.
  • The salary for this role ranges from $25 to $35 per hour, depending on experience and interview performance.
  • Full-time employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a $1,000 signing bonus and a 401(K) plan with company match after one year.
  • Work hours are Monday to Friday, with 40+ hours per week expected, including overtime and weekend work as needed.

Description

Industrial Electrician


REPORTS TO: Electric Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely and efficiently perform electrical labor to complete construction associated with building cruise ships. Aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

  • Measures, cuts, and bends wire using measuring instruments and hand tools
  • Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools
  • Performs labor duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment
  • Performs work on environmental regulating systems, pumps, and industrial lighting systems
  • Grounding electrical systems
  • Strips insulation from wire ends and attaches wires for subsequent soldering
  • Threads conduit ends, connects couplings, and fabricates and secures conduits support brackets using hand tools
  • All other duties as required


KNOWLEDGE:

  • Residential Experience and/or licensed journeymen with industrial experience (10 + years of experience).
  • Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, wiring schematics, technical manuals, and templates
  • Be able to calculate voltage, ampere, resistance requirements
  • Familiar with industry codes and regulations, and NEMA ratings
  • Must know AC & DC control circuits
  • Familiar with 3 phase power distribution (up to 600V)
  • Knowledge of distribution panels, console wiring, instrumentation wiring, and control switches/wiring
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of and use of all tools of their trade to accomplish the more complex tasks associated with electrical installation
  • Safe use of all tools and equipment
  • Able to work independently and in a team

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions
  • Ability to use upper and lower extremities
  • Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold
  • Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift
  • Operate in isolation within the skeleton of ships, wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing up to 75lbs
  • Able to work over bodies of water


MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.


HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.


SHIFTS:

  • Monday – Friday
  • 40+ hours per week
  • Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm

Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs



WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

  • Competitive Pay – $25 - $35 depending on experience and interview
  • Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month proceeding start date
  • $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term disability at no cost for full-time employees
  • $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
  • Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
  • 401(K) + company match after 1 year
  • Six paid company holidays
  • Paid sick and vacation. New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
  • Health Savings Account
  • An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
  • Overtime available after 40 hours

Posted 7/11/2025




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