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Craft Apprentice (Job ID 1448)

Colonna's Shipyard

Job Location:

Norfolk - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 12 August 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Craft Apprentice

Purpose:

Colonnas Shipyard Inc. is seeking interested candidates to join our Craft Apprenticeship! We offer a comprehensive program for motivated individuals interested in starting careers in the ship repair and industrial fabrication industries.

About the Apprenticeship Program:

Colonnas Apprenticeship Program combines college-level technical instruction with on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced educators skilled tradespeople and industry leaders.

Being a Colonnas Apprentice takes dedication and commitment. Through the established pathway apprentices navigate through educational requirements and hands-on experience resulting in a journeyworkers card and in-demand industry experience and credentials.

This opportunity allows emerging professionals to earn while they learn and join the next generation of skilled tradespeople. For questions or additional information about the program please contact us at

We offer apprenticeship opportunities in multiple trades pathways.

Particular pathway availability will be discussed during the information session available once adequate VPT results have been submitted.

The position is located onsite in Norfolk VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. Position may require limited travel.

Program Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a United States Citizen and at least 18 years of age or older.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must submit Virginia Placement Test (VPT) results dated within the last 12 months to To be eligible for an interview the Placement based upon results must say:
- For Math: Eligible for MAT 111
- For English: Eligible for ENF 3 EDE 11 or ENG 111.
Must demonstrate a reasonable amount of mechanical aptitude including the ability to read a ruler and perform accurate measurement.
Must successfully pass a background check and be able to obtain/maintain access credentials to include DBIDS (for various base and shipyard access).
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and physical screening.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 20 lbs.
Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces including enter and moving through manholes.
Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
Employee is required to operate trucks forklifts & man-lifts.
While performing the duties of this job you may frequently be required to stand walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and required to reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop squat kneel twist and crawl.
Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation.
Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding cutting or working with molten metal.
Position may require frequent use of respirator.

Benefits:

Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurance 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonnas Shipyard Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: Position starts at $18.00

Determination of base salary considers various factors including but not limited to scope of responsibility candidates relative and specific experience education level key skills as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees best health and wellness. Additionally the company offers a 401k retirement program with match paid holidays and competitive paid time off (PTO)

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