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This entry-level Helper / Production Worker position is based at Camp Pendleton, supporting skilled trades professionals working on large hovercraft vessels. You will assist mechanics, welders, and fitters with various tasks, gaining hands-on experience with tools and equipment in a dynamic industrial setting. This role offers a strong pathway to grow into skilled trades such as a mechanic, welder, or electrician.

• Assist mechanics, welders, and fitters with daily tasks on large hovercraft boats.
• Handle, organize, and prepare hand and power tools for use by skilled trades personnel.
• Support basic facilities and maintenance tasks as directed.
• Help with simple electrical and plumbing-related tasks under supervision.
• Follow instructions from experienced tradespeople to complete production and repair work safely and efficiently.
• Lift, move, and position materials and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in and around the hangar.
• Use appropriate safety practices and follow all site and tool safety procedures.
• Work frequent overtime on Fridays and Saturdays as part of the regular schedule.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly about task status and any issues observed.

• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

• Reliability and strong work ethic.

Our company offers a supportive and family-like environment where you can learn and grow in various trades. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door, with potential for career advancement and stable employment. Employees who transition to direct hire enjoy comprehensive medical benefits and often receive a pay increase. Our organization is committed to your professional development and offers great stability.

You will be working indoors in a hangar, which is open and spacious, on 80-foot hovercraft boats known as LCACs. The first shift runs from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, with frequent overtime on Fridays and Saturdays. The work setting supports collaboration and communication among team members, ensuring a productive and safe workplace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, CA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.