INSULATOR TRAINEE (NORFOLK-2WEEK UNPAID TRAINING)

The Role

This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete two weeks of unpaid training in the Insulator trade or for job seekers with a certificate in a related trades field. The candidate will remove, repair, and install various types of insulation; including fiberglass, calcium silicate, and rubatex from piping systems, ventilation systems, and various components and structures through out the ship. Candidate should have the ability to lift 40 lbs., climb, crawl, bend, squat, and stand for up to 8 hours per day, and work in various work environments.

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 8-10 students per class. The Insulator Trainee program is offered at QED Systems (Norfolk, VA). This is a 2-week (UNPAID) program (80 hours) 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Monday thru Friday).

MTT Program Video: https://youtu.be/1nBomUCLtog

X33 Marine Insulator: https://youtu.be/YAmxUWv1gsg?si=JB4r3YQpOquFmfsP

Requirements

• 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 at extreme heights
• Must be able to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
• Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
• Must be willing to work in radiation areas, but with the appropriate training and equipment
• Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must be willing to work any shift

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$59,675.20 to $62,067.20