Shipboard Laborer - Suffolk, VA

VetJobs • Suffolk, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking Laborers to support the Interior Communications (IC) removal and installation effort on the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding. Laborers work under the direction of experienced technicians and the Deckplate Lead to assist with ship checks, tagging, cable identification, removals, and later installation. Work includes material handling, cable support, equipment moves, and general production tasks in an active shipyard. The position is performed primarily onboard a Navy aircraft carrier, with daily on-site work at the shipyard for the duration of the effort.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to be processed for a Public Trust or higher if a clearance is needed.
• Must have current shipyard access to various shipyards, including Norfolk, or be able to obtain access before starting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain base and Newport News Shipbuilding access and badging.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust; Secret clearance preferred.
• Willingness to work on-site at the shipyard daily for the duration of the effort.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work safely in a team environment.
• Basic ability to use hand tools and perform physical shipboard tasks.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and move about the ship throughout the workday.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work for extended periods in industrial conditions, including noise, temperature variation, and shipyard traffic.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds unassisted; heavier items require a team lift or mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior shipyard or Navy shipboard experience.
• Navy veteran, especially with an IC, ET, or similar rating.
• Current or recent HII-NNS badging.
• Experience supporting cable identification, tagging, or IC system removals.
• Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with ship checks, tagging, cable identification support, and equipment removal under direction.
• Move materials, tools, and removed IC equipment between work sites, staging areas, and the Suffolk warehouse.
• Support space preparation, housekeeping, and restoration.
• Follow shipyard safety rules, PPE requirements, and secondary containment procedures.
• Assist with inventory and basic documentation of removed equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report hazards immediately.
• Support turn-in of removed equipment to the Akima warehouse in Suffolk.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• A range of other voluntary benefits.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave as defined under the Department of Labor's Wage Determination.
• Health and welfare payment of $5.09 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed