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♦ U.S. Citizen
♦ 18 years of age
♦ Registered for Selective Service (males born after December 31, 1959)
♦ Ability to pass a physical examination
♦ Ability to acquire and maintain security clearance
♦ Must be able to lift and/or carry at least 45 pounds
♦ May be exposed to high noise, dusty conditions, tripping hazards, eye-hazardous areas, fumes and mists
♦ Required to don protective clothing and to use protective equipment as needed
♦ Must complete all required training
♦ Most tasks require bending, crawling, stooping, working in confined areas, and/or climbing moderate to extreme heights
♦ Apprentice/ Worker Skills
♦ See below
♦ Helpers
♦ Perform common trade-specific tasks
♦ Assist journey and intermediate-level workers with simpler, more routine duties as directed, with minimum supervision
♦ Must follow oral and written instructions safely and accurately
♦ Much of the work is hands-on
♦ No trade-specific experience is required, but is highly desirable
♦ Intermediate Workers
♦ Perform work in trade-specific occupations
♦ Tasks are at the limited journey level and require experience in the occupation beyond that which was learned in a trade school
♦ Require knowledge of tools and equipment relative to the trade
♦ Typical assignments include repair and maintenance of equipment
♦ Must be able to read blueprints, job orders, sketches, and must follow verbal instructions from journey workers and supervisors
♦ Works both independently and as part of a multi-trades team, under general supervision
♦ Trade Workers can start anywhere between a WG-5 to a WG-8 depending on experience
♦ See link for more information https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/
The Apprentice Program at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard consists of a four-year full academic program that features academic and trade theory training combined with on-the-job learning under the guidance of qualified trade journeymen and women.
♦ The program is designed to develop motivated employees to become highly skilled journeymen and women in the industrial trades. Participants work full time (80 hours per two week pay period), are paid during all required training, and are provided with all training materials. Promotions occur at two year intervals to the intermediate and journey levels provided performance meets or exceeds pre-defined requirements. Credit may be given for previous experience and/or college training. Benefits include 4 hours of annual and 4 hours of sick leave for every two week pay period worked. A retirement plan, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K) and optional employer subsidized health and life insurances are available. The Trades Apprenticeship will be open for applications once each year.
♦ Applicants must be a US citizen, satisfy the security and suitability requirements of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and be physically able to perform the duties of the position for which they are selected. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is an equal opportunity employer.
♦ Academic classes are conducted at the shipyard with trade training typically conducted in the shop areas. Apprentices must successfully complete all courses prescribed in approved Trade Training Plans. Graduates of the Trades Apprenticeship receive Certificates of Completion of Apprenticeship from both the Department of the Navy and the Department of Labor, and receive college credits toward an Associate Degree from either York County Community College or Great Bay Community College.
♦ Applicants for the Trades Apprenticeship must pass an academic placement exam. Sample tests that contain questions similar to those on the placement exam can be viewed by accessing this following web links:
http://www.studyguidezone.com/accuplacertest.htm
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/preparation-sample.html
Select any of the self-assessment modules for practice questions.
Or, you can search for “Apprentice Exam” using your favorite search engine.
The Worker Skills Progression Program is a formal apprenticeship which focuses on trade related curriculum, trade skills training and on-the-job learning administered over a five-year period.
♦ The Worker Skills Progression Program which is a formal apprenticeship which focuses on trade related curriculum, trade skills training and on-the-job learning administered over a five-year period. The program is designed to develop motivated employees to become highly skilled journeymen and women in the industrial trades.
♦ Participants work full time (80 hours per two week pay period), are paid during all required training, and are provided with all training materials. Promotions occur at two year intervals to the intermediate and journey levels provided performance meets or exceeds pre-defined requirements. Credit may be given for previous experience and/or college training. Benefits include 4 hours of annual and 4 hours of sick leave for every two week pay period worked. A retirement plan, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K) and optional employer subsidized health and life insurances are available.
♦ The Worker Skills Progression Program has a primary focus of on-the-job learning, along with trade technical training provided by qualified instructors. Participants must successfully complete all requirements as prescribed in approved Trade Training Plans. Graduates of the Worker Skills Progression Program receive a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship from the Department of Labor. The Worker Skills Progression Program is opened for different trades periodically throughout the year. Interested candidates can determine openings in this program by accessing the web link http://www.usajobs.gov on a frequent basis.
An electronic industrial controls mechanic repairs, tests and calibrates electronic measuring equipment. Duties may also include maintenance and repair of CNC systems, automatic welding equipment, automated access control systems, security and alarm systems and fiber optic closed circuit systems.
A machinist manufactures new and repairs existing parts using lathes, milling machines, boring mills, drills and CNC operated equipment. Duties may include disassembling, inspecting, reassembling and testing components such as turbines, valves, pumps and compressors. Duties may also include machining of forged and heat treated material as well as rubber and plastics.
A marine machinery mechanic installs, removes, optically aligns, tests, overhauls and repairs ship’s main propulsion machinery including turbine generators, internal combustion engines, reduction gears, propeller shafts, pumps, valves, auxiliary engines, nuclear reactor components, ordnance machinery and other shipboard components. Duties may also include work on hydraulic actuators, boat davits, capstans, windlasses and auxiliary cranes.
A production machinery mechanic installs, repairs, inspects, aligns, analyzes and rebuilds industrial plant equipment and machinery. This process includes operating and maintaining ultra-high-pressure water jetting and high-pressure air systems as well as maintaining, inspecting and rebuilding nuclear support equipment facilities.
A shipboard pipefitter removes, repairs, manufactures, installs and tests piping systems aboard U.S. Navy vessels. Typical duties may include using piping diagrams to determine angles of bends, using machinery to bend those angles and installing the piping aboard ship. Materials used may include copper, nickel copper and stainless steel.
Performs duties associated with environmental evaluation. Conducts atmospheric tests to detect presence of hazardous elements, combustible gases, vapors and toxic substances, for evidence of oxygen deficiencies or enrichments. Evaluates confined spaces, contents and operating procedures to establish specific certification requirements to ensure a safe working environment.
A temporary services pipefitter installs, tests, maintains and removes temporary services to U.S. Navy vessels during overhaul I repair operations. Temporary services provided may include HVAC, air and water for various uses, effluent discharge and steam.
A industrial equipment mechanic operates and performs emergency breakdown, planning and preventative maintenance and repairs on Pore Water systems, High Pressure Systems, dry dock pump wells, caissons, capstans, operations and maintenance of equipment to include but not limited to, pumps, motors, valves, controls, piping and compressors.