2026 Design Apprenticeship

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Brunswick, ME

16d•Onsite

About The Position

BIW APPRENTICE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS Apprenticeship is an educational and career opportunity unlike any other - Earn while you learn! We offer high quality, comprehensive apprenticeship opportunities for highly motivated students interested in getting a college degree while launching their shipbuilding career. THIS POSTING IS FOR AN 8,000-HOUR (APPROXIMATELY FOUR-YEAR) DESIGN APPRENTICESHIP THAT COMBINES HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH RIGOROUS COLLEGE COURSEWORK. THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM, APPRENTICES WILL BUILD THEIR SKILLS WITHIN A DEDICATED DISCIPLINE, HULL, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, PIPE, VENT, OR ELECTRICAL, GAINING DEEP EXPERTISE WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO REAL-WORLD PROJECTS. The Apprenticeship is a first shift position. Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to: Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 2D and/or 3D modeling & visualization. Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may involve occasional ship-checking. Development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet. Electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings. Extraction of computer aided manufacturing data. Travel to main yard waterfront, fabrication facilities, or homeports outside of Maine.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) at the time of hire.
Good computer skills (e.g., proficiency with Microsoft Office tools).
Have access to computer, internet, and common software outside of work for completing course assignments.
Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended.
Submit and demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics through taking the ACCUPLACER test at your local community college.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, standards, and work instructions.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and or CATIA.
Ability to perform ship checks through visits to the physical construction products on the waterfront or in fabrication facilities, as well as ability to travel to ship homeports on occasion.
Knowledge in computer aided manufacturing data - CAD/CAM, MasterCAM, 5Axis, G-Code.
Experience with installation and fabrication drawings is highly desirable.
Credit may be given for graphic arts or CIS experience.
Completion of SMCC Workforce Marine Design Training Program Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform marine design activities that include, but are not limited to, 2D and/or 3D modeling & visualization.
Resolution of design-related problems encountered during ship construction that may involve occasional ship-checking.
Development of ship alteration drawings for repair/alteration of ships in the fleet.
Electronic drafting of installation & fabrication drawings.
Extraction of computer aided manufacturing data.
Travel to main yard waterfront, fabrication facilities, or homeports outside of Maine.