Pipefitter Trainee: Shipyard Career Path

General Dynamics Corporation; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA, is launching a Trades Trainee - Pipefitter program designed to train entry‑level tradespeople for Navy and shipyard work. The 20‑week program blends classroom time with hands‑on training to build skills needed to support our Navy customers and shipyard operations.

Hours are 0600 to 1445 with a 45‑minute lunch, and a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with trade school preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• 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).
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school education

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA, is launching a Trades Trainee - Pipefitter program designed to train entry‑level tradespeople for Navy and shipyard work. The 20‑week program blends classroom time with hands‑on training to build skills needed to support our Navy customers and shipyard operations.

Hours are 0600 to 1445 with a 45‑minute lunch, and a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with trade school preferred.