Firewatch at Aerotek Camp Pendleton, CA

Aerotek; San Onofre (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Firewatch at Camp Pendleton, CA to support LCAC refurbishment. You will assist ship fitters, mechanics, electricians, and welders, keep workspaces organized, and help manage materials and tools in a dynamic hangar environment.

This contract-to-hire role is fully onsite, with safety gear provided. The position requires basic mechanical aptitude, hand tool proficiency, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills and experience in construction and labor.
• Proficiency with hand tools and drills.
• Basic carpentry skills are required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of general shop practices in fabrication or ship/aircraft repair environments.
• General mechanical aptitude is expected.

Responsibilities

• Pick, handle, and organize materials and tools.
• Assist ship fitters, mechanics, electricians and welders.
• Clean work and office areas as required.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Construction and labor

Hand tools and drills

Carpentry basics

Follow written and oral instructions

General shop practices

General mechanical aptitude

Job description

Job Title: Firewatch

Job Description

As a Firewatch, you will provide essential support across all areas of the LCAC refurbishment process. This role involves assisting various tradespeople and maintaining the organization and cleanliness of workspaces.

Responsibilities

• Pick, handle, and organize materials and tools.
• Assist ship fitters, mechanics, electricians, and welders.
• Clean work and office areas as required.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical skills
• Experience in construction and labor
• Proficiency with hand tools and drills
• Basic carpentry skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of general shop practices in fabrication or ship/aircraft repair environments
• General mechanical aptitude

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a dynamic work environment where each day brings new challenges and opportunities. We value teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Join us to be part of a dedicated team working on innovative projects.

Work Environment

The role is based at a repair facility at ACU-5 Camp Pendleton, with work taking place both indoors and outdoors in large hangars or on the tarmac. Employees must be comfortable working in varying weather conditions. Safety is paramount, and all employees are required to wear steel-toe shoes, with additional protective equipment such as safety hats, glasses, and gloves provided on-site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camp Pendleton, California.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Camp Pendleton,CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $11.00 - $12.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

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.