General Interest & Trades Apprentice ESR

Everett Ship Repair (ESR) is the Pacific Northwest’s premiere ship repair facility. Founded in 2019, ESR offers vast ship repair capabilities from its facility in Everett, Washington, including repair, maintenance, and conversion services for any type of commercial vessels, with a focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. With the US Navy as our neighbor, we are aggressively pursuing their business as we grow our footprint, skills, and profile in this market. ESR provides impressive dry-docking capacity and an opportunity to be part of an emerging team of industry veterans and highly skilled tradesmen.

About the role

We are seeking candidates for Apprentice and Electrician In-Training opportunities across various trades. ESR currently sponsors approved state apprentice programs in the following trades: Marine Pipefitters, Marine Painters, Machinery Assemblers, Production Welders, Ship Fitter/Fabricators, and Electricians.

Our Apprenticeship program develops a sustainable core workforce of journeypersons with the full body of on-the-job and trade knowledge necessary to fill vital workforce gaps. Apprentices receive employment, education, and training of technical skills under the guidance of experienced journeymen and technical experts. The structured program provides opportunities to learn all phases of a selected craft through focused assignments and classroom instruction, enabling apprentices to demonstrate competence in various job assignments within the trade.

Classroom curriculum meets the rigorous requirements of the State of Washington Department of Labor & Industries. These college-level classes are generally held on-site after or before the apprentice’s regular paid work hours and are unpaid. A normal academic load is about three hours of classroom instruction per week. Apprentices must maintain a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and failure of any course will result in removal from the program. Homework is assigned in each class and must be completed outside the normal workday.

Responsibilities

Depending on the trade, apprentices (or pre-apprentices) will learn to build vessel structures, hull components, piping systems, machinery installations and alignments, and prepare surfaces for painting or structural welding. Responsibilities vary by trade, but general functions include:

• Responsible for safe work practices and housekeeping procedures.
• Work as a member of a team, demonstrating skills to adapt, interpret, and problem-solve.
• Express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Once admitted to the apprenticeship, additional duties include:

• Regular attendance during classes and presentations.
• Demonstrate competence in learning the trade through performance on practical exams and successful completion of required classwork.
• Record and track on-the-job training (OJT) hours daily.
• Have a journeyman or above sign off on hours weekly.
• Turn in a copy of the monthly hours tracking form to supervisors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights of 60 ft.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces, use a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.
• Able to understand and perform basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Willingness to learn the trade and attend training as required.
• Experience using safe work practices.
• Able to meet all requirements of our state-certified apprenticeship program, including attending between 144 and 216 hours per year of classroom training (exact hours vary by trade) during non-regular work hours without hourly wage compensation.
• Experience working around heavy machinery and equipment and as a member of a team.
• Successfully completed a craft-related technical training program or have equivalent craft work experience.
• Ability to communicate well with others and take instructions while working as part of a team.

Qualifications

ESR looks for the following personal attributes in a pre-apprentice or apprentice:

• An interest in the selected trade through work experience, personal projects, interests, or hobbies.
• A commitment to self-development and attention to detail.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
• No felony convictions for theft/deception, drug crimes, or violent crimes.
• Possess the academic ability to succeed in the program.
• Demonstrate the motivation to continuously improve knowledge and skills.
• Have the integrity to complete all assigned academic work independently.
• Demonstrate a high degree of reliability in task accomplishment and timekeeping.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Dental insurance.
• Group Life Insurance with optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs.