Trades Trainee - Diesel Shafting Mechanic

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Norfolk, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking Three Trades Trainee Diesel Shafting Mechanics to join their Pipefitter department in Norfolk, Virginia. This position is the first step into a career in the shipyard, involving a 20-week program with both class time and hands-on training to prepare individuals for skilled trades supporting Navy customers. The standard work schedule is 0600 to 1445 with a 45-minute lunch.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
Adaptability: Anticipates and effectively handles change. Willingly accepts new ideas.
Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Seeks and values others’ opinions.
Communication: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
Results Driven: Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and in line with priorities.
Initiative: Proactively identifies a need, takes responsibility, and acts on it without being prompted.
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identifies problems, solves them, acts decisively, and shows good judgement.
Regular and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of the job.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Navy installations and vessels (i.e. DBIDS and NAVSEA badges).
Must be able to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Trade school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete designated training program(s) and obtain required certifications.
Organize, arrange, and maintain order in stockrooms and other material staging areas.
Ensure that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to accomplish.
Perform job safely, with the ability to recognize and avoid potential safety hazards and maintain quality control at all times.
Demonstrate good housekeeping skills to maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and to ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
Follow established policies and procedures, including but not limited to timekeeping procedures.
Be fully aware of emergency and evacuation procedures, to include muster locations and the supervisors’ requirement to account for personnel.
Know and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned work.
Ability to navigate a ship and understand compartment designation, where applicable.
Must have basic knowledge of math.
Follow directions from a lead mechanic.
Other duties as assigned.