Shipyard Helper — Active Clearance Preferred

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Staffing is seeking Shipyard Helpers to work in Norfolk, VA, Chesapeake, VA, and Portsmouth, VA shipyards. Candidates with an Active Secret Security Clearance are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include assisting skilled trades, gathering and organizing tools and materials, cleaning work areas, moving supplies, and operating basic tools while following OSHA safety procedures. Roles may involve outdoor environments and varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipyard, industrial, construction, manufacturing, warehouse, or general labor preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices.
• Candidates who currently hold an active Security Clearance or have prior experience in secure environments preferred.
• TWIC card, DBIDS eligibility, OSHA 10/30 or related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled trades personnel with daily shipyard operations.
• Gather, transport, and organize tools, materials, and equipment.
• Clean and prepare work areas before, during, and after work is performed.
• Remove debris and excess equipment from vessels and work sites.
• Assist with material handling, loading, unloading, and staging of equipment.
• Operate basic hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment under supervision.
• Follow shipyard safety procedures and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Power tools

Industrial equipment

OSHA knowledge

Security clearance awareness

Reliability

Tools

N/A

Job description

Tidewater Staffing is seeking Shipyard Helpers to work in Norfolk, VA, Chesapeake, VA, and Portsmouth, VA shipyards. Candidates with an Active Secret Security Clearance are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include assisting skilled trades, gathering and organizing tools and materials, cleaning work areas, moving supplies, and operating basic tools while following OSHA safety procedures. Roles may involve outdoor environments and varying shifts.