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Aerotek Firewatch in Camp Pendleton, California
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Job Description
The Firewatch supports refurbishment activities by assisting skilled trades personnel and closely monitoring welding operations to prevent fire hazards. This role involves handling materials and tools, maintaining clean work areas, and staying alert and focused throughout the shift in a dynamic repair facility environment.
Responsibilities
Support all functional areas involved in LCAC refurbishment efforts.
Pick, handle, and organize materials, parts, and tools to support daily operations.
Serve as an assistant to ship fitters, mechanics, electricians, and welders as directed.
Continuously observe welders while they work to identify and respond to potential fire hazards.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail when monitoring sparks, slag, and surrounding materials during welding activities.
Help keep work and office areas clean, organized, and free of debris to support a safe workplace.
Use basic hand tools, drills, and other equipment safely under supervision.
Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
Remain focused and attentive throughout the entire shift, especially during welding operations.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent operations.
Essential Skills
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to closely monitor welding activities for potential fire risks.
Ability to stay focused and alert for the entire shift while performing firewatch duties.
General mechanical aptitude and comfort working around mechanical, construction, and refurbishment activities.
Ability to safely handle and organize materials, tools, and equipment.
Capability to perform physical labor, including standing, walking, and working in a repair facility environment.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Willingness to follow safety instructions and use required personal protective equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with mechanical work, construction, or general labor is beneficial.
Familiarity with hand tools, drills, and basic carpentry tasks is a plus.
Experience assisting trades such as ship fitters, mechanics, electricians, or welders is advantageous.
Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in work and office areas.
Why Work Here?
You will work in a hands-on environment that supports critical refurbishment projects, gaining exposure to multiple skilled trades and repair operations. The role offers the opportunity to build practical experience with mechanical and construction-related activities while working within a safety-focused culture. You will be part of a team that values reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, with clear procedures and training to help you succeed.
Work Environment
This position is based in a repair facility where LCACs are housed in large hangars or on the tarmac. You will work both indoors and outdoors and must be comfortable working in hot and cold weather conditions. The environment involves active refurbishment work with mechanics, electricians, welders, and other trades. Steel-toe shoes are required and are a non-negotiable part of the dress code. Safety hats, safety glasses, and gloves are provided on site, and you must wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times while following established safety procedures.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camp Pendleton, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Camp Pendleton,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.