Shipboard Laborer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) and retirement options

Vacation, holiday, and sick leave as (

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) seeks Laborers to support the IC removal/installation on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during RCOH at Newport News Shipbuilding. Candidates work under Deckplate Lead, performing ship checks, tagging, cable ID, and material handling in an active shipyard environment.

Role emphasizes safety, ability to obtain required access/badging, and on-site daily work at the shipyard with opportunities to assist with inventory and documentation of removed equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain base and Newport News Shipbuilding access / badging.
• Willingness to work on-site daily at the shipyard.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work safely in a team.
• Physical ability to use hand tools and perform shipboard tasks.

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.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Team environment

Follow detailed instructions

On-site work

Job description

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) has an opportunity to expand its current team and 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.

“This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”

Job ID

2026-26927

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.

For our shareholders

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 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.