Pipefitter Trades Trainee — 20-Week Shipyard Training (Norfolk)

General Dynamics Corporation; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA, is offering a Trades Trainee - Shipfitter position in the Pipefitter department. The 20-week program provides classroom and hands-on training to become a skilled tradesperson serving Navy customers in shipyards and on Navy bases.

Work schedule is 0600 to 1445 with a 45-minute lunch, and DBIDS/NAVSEA badges are required. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; trade school education is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• Trade school education is preferred.
• Adaptability: Anticipates and effectively handles change.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Communication

Results driven

Initiative

Problem solving

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school education preferred

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA, is offering a Trades Trainee - Shipfitter position in the Pipefitter department. The 20-week program provides classroom and hands-on training to become a skilled tradesperson serving Navy customers in shipyards and on Navy bases.

Work schedule is 0600 to 1445 with a 45-minute lunch, and DBIDS/NAVSEA badges are required. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; trade school education is preferred.