BIW APPRENTICE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

Apprenticeship is an educational and career opportunity unlike any other and is often equated to a $250,000 scholarship. Earn while you learn! We offer high quality, comprehensive apprenticeship opportunities for highly motivated students interested in getting a college degree while launching their successful shipbuilding career (https://gdbiw.com/careers/apprenticeship-programs/).

THIS POSTING IS FOR AN 8,000 HR (APPROX 4 YEAR) APPRENTICESHIP IN A MANUFACTURING TRADE THAT INCLUDES RIGOROUS COLLEGE COURSEWORK. ALL 8,000 HOURS ARE SERVED IN ONE TRADE.

TRADE JOB DESCRIPTION

Apprenticeship is a first shift position.

Apprenticeships may be available in the following trades: carpentry, electricians, machinists (inside or outside), pipefitters, shipfitters, tinsmiths, and welders. Each trade has their own job requirements and may have additional requirements beyond those listed below.

Required:

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) at the time of hire.
  
• Have competence with common PC-based software (Microsoft Office products, internet browser, etc.).
• Have access to computer, internet, and common software outside of work for completing course assignments.
• Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended within 30-days of applying.
• Submit and demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics through taking the ACCUPLACER test at your local community college within 30-days of applying.

After submitting the initial on-line application, you will have 30-days to provide all supporting documentation e.g., high school and college transcripts, and your ACCUPLACER score. Further communication/emails will direct the applicant regarding how to take the ACCUPLACER and submit documents.  For those who are local to BIW, a popular location is SMCC’s Midcoast Campus located in Brunswick, ME. However, if you live in another state and your local community college offers a different placement test, we may accept them as a replacement to the ACCUPLACER. For more information on the test please visit https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/ The admissions staff reviews applications only after receiving all documentation.

Preferred:

• Trade/Vocational School graduate.
•  Experience using basic hand tools and working in a construction or industrial manufacturing environment.

Required:

• Must meet the requirements of the Physical Task Analysis, including (but not limited to): climbing ladders, climbing stairs, working inside, outside, at heights, in confined spaces, on units, on ships, and/or in buildings.
• Ability to wear a respirator, use hand tools, and use pneumatic tools is.
• Ability to read tape measure, add/subtract tape measurements, and basic math skills.

Preferred:

• Background in construction, building houses, automotive, spray painting, grinding, burning steel, pipe fitting, electrical, insulating, tin work, steel fabrication, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend blueprints and other technical documents preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.