Electrician's Helper

  • Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp
  • Salisbury, Maryland
  • Full Time

Description

ELECTRICIAN'S HELPER

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 and conduit using appropriate measuring instruments and hand tools
  • Drills 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 of electrical systems
  • Strip insulation from wire ends and attaches wires for subsequent soldering
  • Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secures conduits support brackets using hand tools
  • All other duties as required

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education & Experience

  • Completion of a high school electrical CTE (Career and Technical Education) program or adult education electrical trade course is preferred
  • Equivalent experience in residential, commercial, or industrial electrical work may be considered in lieu of formal education

Technical Skills

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring schematics, technical manuals, and templates
  • Proficient in calculating voltage, amperage, and resistance requirements
  • Familiarity with industry electrical codes and standards, including NEMA ratings
  • Understanding of three-phase power distribution systems (up to 600V)
  • Knowledge of electrical distribution panels, console and instrumentation wiring, and control systems
  • Safe and effective use of electrical tools, equipment, and safety gear

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Clear and professional communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

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
  • Able to work over bodies of water
  • Operate in isolation within the skeleton of ships, wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing up to 75lbs

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.

SHIFT:

  • 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 - $21/hr - $25/hr 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

Job ID: 485249485
Originally Posted on: 7/15/2025

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