2027 Spring Manufacturing Apprentice

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works • Bath, ME

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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 HR (approx 4 year) apprenticeship in a manufacturing trade that includes rigorous college coursework. All 8,000 hours are served in one trade. Apprenticeship is a first shift position. Apprenticeships may be available in the following trades: carpentry, electricians, machinists (inside and outside), pipefitters, shipfitters, tinsmiths, welders, and maintenance. Each trade has their own job requirements and may have additional requirements beyond those listed below.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Have a high school education or equivalent (GED) at the time of hire.
• Have competence with common PC-based software (Microsoft Office products, Internet browser, etc.).
• Have access to computer, Internet, and common software outside of work for completing course assignments.
• Submit a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying to this position within 30-days of applying.
• Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended within 30-days of applying.
• Submit and demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics through taking the ACCUPLACER test at your local community college within 30-days of applying.
• Ability to wear a respirator, use hand tools, and use pneumatic tools.
• Ability to read tape measure, add/subtract tape measurements, and basic math skills.

Nice To Haves

• Trade/Vocational School graduate.
• Experience using basic hand tools and working in a construction or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Background in construction, building houses, automotive, spray painting, grinding, burning steel, pipe fitting, electrical, insulating, tin work, steel fabrication, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend blueprints and other technical documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a first shift position for approximately 4 years.
• Complete 8,000 hours of apprenticeship in a single manufacturing trade.
• Engage in rigorous college coursework as part of the apprenticeship.
• Meet the requirements of the Physical Task Analysis, including climbing ladders, climbing stairs, working inside, outside, at heights, in confined spaces, on units, on ships, and/or in buildings.
• Wear a respirator.
• Use hand tools and pneumatic tools.
• Read a tape measure, perform basic math including adding and subtracting tape measurements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED