Shipfitter Trainee - Complete 3 Weeks Of Free Trades Training Or Have A Current Certification 11P-7A (41813)
Shipfitter Trainee - Complete 3 Weeks Of Free Trades Training Or Have A Current Certification 11P-7A (41813)
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Job Description
Req ID: 41813
Team: X11 FITTERS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:No
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in Shipfitting or for job seekers with a certificate in a related trades field.
Newport News Shipbuilding has partnered with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local Virginia community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer several course-to-hire Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs for individuals interested in learning a trade and working full-time for Newport News Shipbuilding. Courses are offered once a month with 6-15 students per class. The Shipfitter Trainee program is offered at Virginia Peninsula Community College (Hampton VA). Each (UNPAID) program is 3-weeks (120 hours) 11:00pm 7:00am (Monday thru Friday).
Candidates who have received and provide a certificate or diploma in Shipfitting or directly related field are encouraged to apply and may be eligible to waive the completion of the trainee program. Directly related fields include Welding (SMAW GMAW) Plasma Cutting and/or Oxy-Fuel Cutting Construction Maintenance Carpentry Auto Body and/or Sheet Metal Fabrication.
To learn more about the Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs and how the process works please visit: often referred to as carpenters of shipbuilding or artists of steel are essential for interpreting blueprints and plans to fabricate and assemble the steel structures of aircraft carriers and submarines. They use a variety of tools to measure cut grind fit align and tack weld components ranging from small parts to large sub-assemblies and super lifts that form the ships structural body. In addition to fabricating external structures shipfitters construct all interior components including hatches doors and bulkheads completing the steel work on the vessel.
At NNS shipfitters undergo training and qualification at the shipyards state of the art welding school. Their skills will be applied in multiple locations across the shipyard including shops concrete and metal structures dry docks and aboard ships in support of new construction ship repair and overhaul.
Working at Newport News Shipbuilding often involves performing tasks in various weather conditions at extreme heights on scaffolding ladders or elevated platforms and in small confined spaces such as tanks compartments or voids in a ship. These environments require a strong focus on safety precision and adaptability as well as physical agility and comfort working in challenging conditions.
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Must be able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours) 11:00pm 7:00am (Monday Friday) OR present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Shipfitting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program community college trade school technical college apprentice program postsecondary institution or military equivalent.
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
Must be able to kneel squat crawl bend stoop and climb on a daily basis
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
Must be able to perform overhead work
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
Must be able to perform work outdoors year- round in all weather conditions
Must be able to work at extreme heights
Must be able to work in small tight confined spaces
Must be willing to work any shift
Nice to Have
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Trainee
