SHIPFITTER TRAINEE - 3 WEEK UNPAID TRAINING PROGRAM (7AM-3:30PM)

About the role

This position is for job seekers with no trades experience who are willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in shipfitting. Newport News Shipbuilding partners with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local community colleges to offer Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs. The Shipfitter Trainee program is offered at Camp Community College (Suffolk, VA), Virginia Peninsula Community College (Hampton, VA), or Tidewater Community College (Portsmouth, VA). Each program is 3 weeks (120 hours), 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday. Shipfitters interpret blueprints, fabricate and assemble steel structures for aircraft carriers and submarines, and work in shops, dry docks, and aboard ships.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a 3‑week (UNPAID) program (120 hours), 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Monday – Friday)
• 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 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

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401 K) and financial education/planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships
• Additional benefits may vary by division or location

Pay

Salary range: $59,675.20 – $62,067.20 per year (estimated base pay). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.

Schedule

Full‑time, multiple shifts. Training is 3 weeks, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday‑Friday. After training, work may involve overtime, extreme heights, and confined spaces.

Additional Information

U.S. citizenship is required for this position. No clearance is required. No travel is required. No relocation assistance is available. The role is not eligible for telework.