SHT Mechanic Apprentice - Military veterans preferred

Description

JOB TITLE: SHT Mechanic Apprentice

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SUMMARY

Apprentices assist Mechanics in the removal and installation of hull treatment and non-metallic coatings on United States Navy nuclear-powered submarines. Apprentices are provided with a unique opportunity to gain skills, knowledge, and techniques used on a complex project. Position requires a willingness to learn, dependability, and the ability to think critically.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a clean work environment where hull treatment and coatings work is being performed.
• Follow all company rules and policies.
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
• Load and unload materials.
• Operate power and hand tools.
• Set up and breakdown of work areas.
• Provide Mechanics with necessary materials, adhesives, and equipment.
• May be required to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
• Must be willing to comply with clean shaven standards needed to wear half/full face respirator.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation to obtain access into a shipyard environment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Construction
• Carpentry
• Composite/CeramicE Tile

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work cooperatively and productively with other employees and shipyard personnel.
• Must be able identify and measure material.
• Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written, or diagram form.
• Read and interpret documents as necessary, such as operating and maintenance manuals, safety rules and regulations, procedure manuals, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees. To avoid injury, safety clothing is required along with safety devices to protect eyes, mouth, or hearing.
• Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl, occasionally required to sit, required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle, regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Shift work is involved most of the time. Travel may be required. Mandatory overtime will be required.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Various

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Location
Portsmouth, VA

Salary Range

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt