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Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp lists this Industrial Electrician opportunity in salisbury, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Industrial ElectricianJoin our team building world-class cruise ships as an Industrial Electrician. In this hands-on role, you will install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the vessel construction process. We are seeking experienced, safety-focused professionals with a strong work ethic, proven electrical expertise, and a commitment to quality and production in a fast-paced shipyard environment.Why Should You Apply?Competitive Pay: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience$1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment for eligible full-time positions.Employee Referral Bonus: Earn $500 for each referred candidate who is hired.Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible beginning the first day of the month following their start date.Company-Paid Insurance: $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to full-time employees.Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligible employees.401(k) with 5% Company Match: Available for full-time and part-time employees.Paid Holidays: Six company-paid holidays each year.Paid Sick and Vacation: 80 hours during your first year96 hours after 1 year144 hours after 5 years168 hours after 10 yearsCareer Growth Opportunities: Advance within your department or explore opportunities across the shipyard while working with a supportive and empowered team.Overtime Opportunities: Available for hours worked beyond 40 per week.Reports To: Electric Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard SuperintendentMajor 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 toolsDrill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power toolsPerforms labor duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipmentPerforms work on environmental regulating systems, pumps, and industrial lighting systemsGrounding electrical systemsStrips insulation from wire ends and attaches wires for subsequent solderingThreads conduit ends, connects couplings, and fabricates and secures conduits support brackets using hand toolsAll other duties as requiredKnowledge:Residential experience and/or licensed journeymen with industrial experience (10+ years of experience).Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, wiring schematics, technical manuals, and templatesBe able to calculate voltage, ampere, resistance requirementsFamiliar with industry codes and regulations, and NEMA ratingsMust know AC & DC control circuitsFamiliar with 3 phase power distribution (up to 600V)Knowledge of distribution panels, console wiring, instrumentation wiring, and control switches/wiringStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of and use of all tools of their trade to accomplish the more complex tasks associated with electrical installationSafe use of all tools and equipmentAble to work independently and in a teamPhysical Requirements:All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functionsAbility to use upper and lower extremitiesAbility to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and coldAbility 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 shiftOperate in isolation within the skeleton of ships, wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing up to 75lbsAbility to work over bodies of waterAbility to safely wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, safety glasses, welding shields, grinding shields, gloves, life jackets, harnesses, hard hats, and other task- or area-specific PPE, as applicable. Employees required to wear tight-fitting respiratory protection must maintain facial hair in a manner that does not interfere with the respirator's sealing surface or proper fit, in accordance with applicable respiratory protection requirements.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 – Friday40+ hours per weekDay Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pmOvertime and Weekend required based on business needs
Worksite address
salisbury, MD, 21801, US
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