Shipfitter Trainee - Complete 3 Weeks Of Free Trades Training 7am-3:30pm

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

Newport News, Virginia, United States
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
On-site
Complete 3 weeks unpaid training
Interpret blueprints and plans
Use measuring, cutting, grinding tools
Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking candidates for the Shipfitter Trainee position, which requires completion of a three-week unpaid training program. The role focuses on teaching individuals with no prior trades experience the skills necessary for shipfitting, a critical trade in naval shipbuilding

Job Summary

  • HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, designing, building, and refueling U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines.
  • The Shipfitter Trainee program offers free, unpaid 3-week training in partnership with local colleges, leading to full-time employment.
  • The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and educational scholarships.

Matching Summary

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Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking candidates for the Shipfitter Trainee position, which requires completion of a three-week unpaid training program. The role focuses on teaching individuals with no prior trades experience the skills necessary for shipfitting, a critical trade in naval shipbuilding.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Complete 3 weeks unpaid training
  • Interpret blueprints and plans
  • Use measuring, cutting, grinding tools
  • Fit, align, and tack weld components
  • Work in various weather conditions
  • Work at extreme heights and confined spaces
  • Be clean shaven for respirator use

Nice-to-have

  • Strong focus on safety and precision
  • Physical agility and adaptability
  • Comfort working in challenging conditions

Key Requirements

  • Pass 3-week unpaid training program
  • Undergo background investigation and drug screen
  • Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
  • Lift at least 40 pounds
  • Perform overhead work
  • Work overtime as needed
  • Work outdoors year-round
  • Work at extreme heights
  • Work in small, tight, confined spaces
  • Willing to work any shift

Work Rights

US Citizenship Required

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