Apprentice – Quality Assurance (Job ID: 363)

Apprentice – Quality Assurance Purpose: Colonna’s Shipyard is seeking interested candidates to join our 2024 Cohort of Skilled Trade Apprentices in Norfolk, Va.
We offer a comprehensive program to motivated individuals interested in starting careers in the ship repair and industrial fabrication industries.
About Colonna’s: Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc.
is located in the historic Berkley section of Norfolk, Virginia and is the oldest continuous family-owned and operated private shipyard in the United States.
At nearly 150 years old, Colonna’s Shipyard continues to maintain its commitment to modernization, making the capital investments necessary for improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Today, Colonna’s is a diverse industrial company with extensive capabilities in commercial and government ship repair, machining, and large steel fabrication.
Colonna’s strength is our employees.
We hire the best and the brightest in the industry and we are proud of all that they do! About the Apprenticeship Program: Colonna’s Apprenticeship is a four-year program that combines classroom/college level instruction with on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced educators, skilled tradespeople, and industry leaders.
Being a Colonna’s Apprentice takes dedication and commitment.
As the educational components are subsidized through various grants/scholarships, apprentices commit to service in the industry for a length of time equal to the funding benefit.
Through the established pathway, apprentices navigate through educational requirements and hands on experience, resulting in a journeyman’s card and in-demand industry experience and credentials.
This opportunity allows emerging professionals to earn while they learn and join the next generation of skilled craft workers! For questions or additional information about the program, please contact us at Talent@ColonnaShip.
com.
Program Minimum Qualifications: Must be a United States Citizen and at least 18 years of age or older.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and physical screening.
Must successfully pass a background check and be able to obtain/maintain access credentials to include DBIDS (for various base and shipyard access).
Must demonstrate a reasonable amount of mechanical aptitude as well as college-level readiness for Math and English coursework.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to read and comprehend technical documents and manuals.
Physical Requirements: 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.
Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships.
Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
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.
Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
Work in extreme temperatures and conditions.
At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation.
Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
Position may require frequent use of respirator.
Benefits: Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurance, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry.
We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonna’s Shipyard Inc.
, and its divisions, are 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.