Shipboard Laborer

Akima; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Vacation, holiday and sick leave per D

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) seeks Laborers to support IC removal and installation on the USS Harry S. Truman RCOH at Newport News Shipbuilding. Work includes ship check, tagging, cable ID, and material moves in an active shipyard, including a Suffolk warehouse. Must obtain shipyard access and be on-site daily.

Position requires physical tasks, PPE, and teamwork. Competitive benefits apply under the DOL Wage Determination.

Qualifications

• The candidate must obtain and maintain base access and Newport News Shipbuilding badging.
• Must be willing to work on-site daily at the shipyard.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work safely in a team.
• Ability to use hand tools and perform physical shipboard tasks.
• Preferred: shipyard or Navy shipboard experience, and current or recent HII-NNS badging.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with ship check, tagging, and cable identification under direction.
• Move materials, tools, and removed IC equipment between sites and the Suffolk warehouse.
• Support space preparation, housekeeping, and restoration.
• Follow shipyard safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Assist with inventory and basic documentation of removed equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report hazards.
• Support turn-in of removed equipment to the Suffolk Akima warehouse.

Skills

Shipyard access

Badging

On-site work

Safety procedures

Hand tools

Team fitness

Cable ID experience

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking Laborers to support the Interior Communications (IC) removal and installation effort on the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Laborers work under the direction of experienced technicians and the Deckplate Lead to support ship check, tagging, cable identification, removals, and later installation. Work includes material handling, cable support, equipment moves, and general production tasks in an active shipyard.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with ship check, tagging, cable identification support, and equipment removal under direction.
• Move materials, tools, and removed IC equipment between work sites, staging, and the Suffolk warehouse.
• Support space preparation, housekeeping, and restoration.
• Follow all shipyard safety rules, PPE requirements, and secondary containment procedures.
• Assist with inventory and basic documentation of removed equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report hazards immediately.
• Support turn-in of removed equipment to the Akima warehouse in Suffolk.

Qualifications

Clearance and Access Requirements

• Candidate must be a US citizen and able to be processed for a Public Trust or higher if a clearance is needed.
• Candidate must have current shipyard access to various shipyards including Norfolk (or ability to obtain prior to start)

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain base and Newport News Shipbuilding access / badging.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust (Secret preferred).
• Willingness to work on-site at the shipyard daily for the duration of the effort.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work safely in a team environment.
• Basic ability to use hand tools and perform physical shipboard tasks.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily onboard a Navy aircraft carrier in an active shipyard environment.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and move about the ship throughout the workday.
• May involve extended periods of standing, walking, and working in industrial conditions (noise, temperature variation, shipyard traffic).
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, etc.).
• Lift 50–75 lbs unassisted; heavier items with team lift or mechanical assist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior shipyard or Navy shipboard experience.
• Navy veteran (IC, ET, or similar rating a plus).
• Current or recent HII-NNS badging.
• Experience supporting cable ID, tagging, or IC system removals.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID

2026-26507

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$19.50 per hour

Health & Welfare

$5.09 per hour

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.