Shipboard Laborer - Suffolk, VA
About The Position
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking Laborers to support the Interior Communications (IC) removal and installation effort aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during its Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding. Laborers work under the direction of experienced technicians and the Deckplate Lead, assisting with ship checks, tagging, cable identification, equipment removal, and later installation. Work also 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 in an active shipyard environment, with daily onsite work for the duration of the effort. The role requires shipyard access and the ability to obtain a Public Trust or higher if required. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
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 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/badging.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust; Secret clearance preferred.
- Willingness to work onsite 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 are moved with a team lift or mechanical assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Prior shipyard or Navy shipboard experience.
- Navy veteran; Interior Communications (IC), Electronics Technician (ET), or similar rating is a plus.
- Current or recent HII-NNS badging.
- Experience supporting cable identification, tagging, or Interior Communications 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 Interior Communications equipment between work sites, staging areas, and the Suffolk warehouse.
- Support space preparation, housekeeping, and restoration.
- Follow shipyard safety rules, personal protective equipment 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, life insurance, 401(k), and other voluntary benefits.
- Vacation, holiday, and sick leave as defined under the Department of Labor Wage Determination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
