SCRAPER / TRAINEE

Newport News VA

Description

PART-TIME to FULL TIME SCRAPER / TRAINEE IN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY Required • Minimum 6 months experience in machinery or metalworking preferred. • Job will entail learning and performing a specialized trade in fine-tuning and polishing heavy equipment metal to metal horizontal pressure joints. • Applicant must have the drive and ability to learn and adapt in an effort to take on an unusual trade of power scraping. • In addition trade involves grinding, sanding, cleaning, industrial machinery parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using both hand tools and power scraping tools. • Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met, willingness to train for long-term employment. • Knowledge and application of power tools & precision measuring instruments a plus. • Willing to work flexible shifts and/or change work schedules as per current contract. • Willing and able to travel up to 4 weeks at a time approx. 25%. • No felonies, must be able to obtain a satisfactory Background Check. • Must be US Citizen Position Responsibilities and Duties • Must be able and willing to work in non-climate controlled heavy machinery spaces of varying conditions, lift up to 50 lbs. • Technical interest a plus. • Close attention to detail in all aspects of the job is necessary. • Works well under pressure and communicates well with others. • Preferred knowledge of a shipboard construction environment and willing to work in such environment. • Must be able to pass a drug test. • Must have US Drivers License Benefits: • Medical/Dental/Vision partially paid by the company. • Job is part-time to full-time upon completion of training. • Overtime available after successful trial period.