Cable Technician - Immediately Hiring - San Diego, CA
Job Description
This role supports ongoing Navy maintenance and modernization efforts in a busy shipyard environment in San Diego. You will assist skilled trades with cable installation and routing aboard vessels, perform general labor tasks, and help maintain a clean and safe work area. The position is hands-on and physically demanding, requiring consistent attention to safety, reliability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, industrial setting.
Responsibilities
Assist with installing, routing, and pulling cables through shipboard systems, including cableways, ducts, and bulkheads.
Support electricians and other skilled trades by organizing, transporting, and staging tools, equipment, and materials.
Perform general labor duties such as cleaning work areas, handling materials, and setting up and breaking down job sites.
Act as Fire Watch during hot work operations by monitoring work areas, maintaining situational awareness, and following all fire safety protocols.
Work safely in confined spaces, elevated areas, and active shipyard conditions while following all safety procedures and instructions.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment aboard vessels and in yard areas.
Follow shipyard safety rules and procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to confined space and fire watch protocols.
Support daily shipyard operations by responding to direction from supervisors and trades, adapting to changing priorities, and completing assigned tasks on schedule.
Participate in overtime and variable shift work as needed to meet project timelines and operational demands.
Essential Skills
Experience in shipyard, construction, or industrial environments for 6 months to 2+ years is preferred.
Hands-on cable pulling experience, including routing and pulling cable through shipboard systems, is preferred.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders, and work in tight or confined spaces on a regular basis.
Demonstrated ability to work safely in high-noise, high-activity industrial environments.
Knowledge of basic electricity concepts to support electrical trades and cable installation tasks.
Strong commitment to safety, including adherence to fire watch, PPE, and confined space protocols.
Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic, with a consistent record of showing up on time and completing assigned tasks.
Ability to work overtime and variable shifts based on project needs.
Prior experience supporting Navy or commercial ship repair programs is highly preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous shipyard experience, including ship repair or shipbuilding, is preferred.
Experience in general labor roles in industrial, construction, or maritime environments.
Familiarity with NAVSEA standards and practices is beneficial.
Cable handling certification is a plus.
Exposure to or experience working alongside multiple trades such as electrical, rigging, and mechanical.
Comfort working in active naval shipyard environments and onboard vessels.
Ability to follow detailed instructions from supervisors and skilled trades while working independently when required.
Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members in a busy, multi-trade environment.
Why Work Here?
You will join a long-term, stable project tied to major Navy programs, offering strong visibility and continuity of work. The role provides a clear pathway into the San Diego shipbuilding industry, with exposure to multiple trades such as electrical, rigging, and mechanical. You will have opportunities to earn competitive hourly pay with regular overtime and to grow into higher-skilled roles, including electrician or cable technician. This environment supports practical, hands-on learning and career progression for individuals who are motivated, reliable, and eager to build a future in maritime and industrial work.
Work Environment
You will work in an active naval shipyard environment in San Diego, supporting projects on and around vessels. The setting includes both outdoor areas and onboard shipboard spaces, with a high level of activity and noise from multiple trades working simultaneously. You will frequently operate in confined spaces, on ladders, and in elevated areas, and will move between different parts of the shipyard and vessels throughout the day. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times, and strict adherence to safety protocols is expected. Typical schedules are first-shift hours with frequent overtime, and work may involve variable shifts depending on project needs. The environment is industrial, fast-paced, and physically demanding, suited to individuals who are comfortable working in a shipyard and maritime setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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