NSI Paid Skilled Trade Intern-July cohort

ORBIS Inc.; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food and housing provided

Paid training with benefits

Job summary

Naval Shipyard Institute offers a paid trade skill training program beginning at Maine Maritime Academy in June 2027, followed by 8 weeks of intensive theory in Portsmouth, NH. Trainees earn $20 per hour with food and housing provided during MMA training.

Cohort start is June 28, 2027 and graduates on October 1, 2027. After training, individuals may qualify for entry-level roles with defense contractors and pursue apprenticeship paths.

Qualifications

• Security clearance background investigation at the Secret Level is required.
• No experience needed; training provided with pay and benefits.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Complete 6 weeks of paid training at Maine Maritime Academy.
• Follow with 8 weeks of paid intensive Trade Theory in Portsmouth, NH.
• Prepare for trades helper and entry-level roles with defense sector employers.

Skills

Security Clearance

US Citizenship

Job description

The Naval Shipyard Institute is a Paid Trade Skill Training Program, consisting of 6 weeks of paid training at Maine Maritime Academy followed by 8 weeks of Paid intensive Trade Theory in Portsmouth, NH. Trainees will be paid $20.00 per hour and while at MMA, food and housing will be provided.

Cohort #2 start date is June 28, 2027 and graduates on October 1, 2027

Each cohort will conduct skills training in the following trades:

• Structural Welder
• Inside Machinist
• Marine Machinery Mechanic
• Marine Electrician

Trainees will be required to pass a Security Clearance Background Investigation at the Secret Level. No experience needed, we provide all training with pay and benefits while you learn.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

After completing the initial training, Trainees will be qualified for trades helper, assembler/line-worker positions by companies supporting the Defense Department and the Submarine Industrial Base. Trainees will acquire essential skills needed to qualify for apprenticeship programs and potential Federal Government Employment.

Training will begin at Maine Maritime Academy in June 2027.

For more information, please check out our NSI Video: https://vimeo.com/1075898103?fl=pl&fe=sh