DECK ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE - 2 WEEK UNPAID PROGRAM

The Role

This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete two weeks of unpaid training in the Deck Electrician trade.

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 6-24 students per class. The Deck Electrician Trainee program is offered at Virginia Peninsula Community College (Hampton, VA).

The (UNPAID) program is 2-weeks (80 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday thru Friday).

Must Have

• Must be able to pass a 2-week (UNPAID) program (80 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday)
• Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
• Must be able to pass physical agility test
• 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
• Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.

Nice to Have

• Why HII