DECK ELECTRICIAN - TRAINEE (2ND SHIFT)
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding offers a course-to-hire Marine Trades Training program for people interested in learning the deck electrician trade and pursuing full-time work with the shipbuilder. The four-week program consists of 80 unpaid hours and is offered at Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, Virginia. This session is scheduled for second shift, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The posting also states that trainees must be willing to work any shift. Deck electricians install, repair, overhaul, and operationally test electrical systems on aircraft carriers and submarines. Work may include interpreting electrical schematics; installing lighting, receptacles, wire-way racks, and electronic controls; performing preventive maintenance; rebuilding equipment; and welding studs used to mount equipment. Shipyard work can take place outdoors in all weather conditions, at extreme heights on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms, and in small, confined ship spaces. The work calls for attention to safety, precision, adaptability, and physical agility.
Requirements
- Be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
- Pass a physical agility test.
- Be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
- Be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
- Be able to perform overhead work.
- Be able to work overtime as needed.
- Be able to be clean-shaven to wear a respirator.
- Be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Be able to work at extreme heights and in small, tight, confined spaces.
- Be willing to work any shift.
- Be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Install, repair, overhaul, and operationally test electrical systems on aircraft carriers and submarines.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Install lighting, receptacles, wire-way racks, and electronic controls.
- Perform preventive maintenance and rebuild equipment.
- Weld studs used for mounting equipment.
- Take measurements or learn to take measurements.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
- On-site health centers
- Telemedicine
- 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
- Educational and training programs for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
