Test Electrician

Test Electrician

Electrician - Marine

Pascagoula, Mississippi

Contract To Hire

Jul 23, 2025

MK Industries is hiring 1st Class Marine Test Electricians in Pascagoula, MS

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 trades to join the MK team. Partner with your 1:1 recruiter to gain access to available hours & ensure your needs are being met!

Start Date: ASAP

*INCREASED* Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour, plus $155.00 a day per diem, non-local

Job Description

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

Must be able to communicate in English

4 years of experience in commercial or naval marine Test Electrician

Test equipment setup and handling

Cable Testing knowledge CAT 5 and Fiber Optic

Motor Control and Power Distribution Systems

Preferred Design Disciplines

Knowledge of High Voltage applications

Proficient with the testing and operation of (Power, Combat, Communication, Radar and Sonar) system

Competency with Schematics, Test Procedures and Troubleshooting

Job Description:

First-Class Test Electrician, is responsible for the layout, installation and repair of the 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. Ingalls shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts.

As with most every position in the shipyard, an Test Electrician may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time.

MKI stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

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.