Trades Assistant (Job ID: 2962) Job at Valkyrie Enterprises
Valkyrie Enterprises Norfolk, VA 23502
$35,000 - $41,600 a year
Trades Assistant
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for a Trades Assistant who will assist in the skilled maintenance trades. Skilled maintenance trades may include Electrician, Welding, Pipefitting, Brazing, Universal A/C&R Mechanic or, Riggers, sheet metal workers and painters/specialized coating applicators.
- This position is in Norfolk, VA, and on shipyards throughout the Hampton Roads area.
Job Description:
- Assist in cable pulling, electrical connection box wiring, cable way management, paint, lagging, grinding, and cutting.
- Perform specific or general duties of lesser skill, such as cleaning working area, machine, and equipment; and performing other unskilled tasks as directed. Tasks vary.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs to various electrical equipment and machines under supervision.
- Assist in receipt and inventory of material, tools, and equipment.
- Position may require ability to perform specialized machine operations.
Qualifications:
- Must have a High School diploma with no experience in the field is required (prefer at least 1 year of experience).
- Must have experience with basic hand tools.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prefer knowledge and experience in shipyard operations and NAVSEA standards.
- Trade School desired.
- Able to obtain a passport.
Security Requirements:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to private/public shipyards and Naval installations.
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to maintain a Driver's license.
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 50% travel nationwide to include international travel as needed.
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires candidate to regularly lift up to 35 lbs.
- Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
- Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
- May require wearing a respirator.
Valkyrie Enterprises, and its family of companies, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Please note: The annualized pay range referenced is a general guideline. Valkyrie Enterprises considers factors such as (but not limited to) the following when determining base pay: scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s related work experience, education/training/certifications, key skills, internal peer equity/external market competitiveness, as well as other business considerations.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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