Job Description
Trades Assistant Purpose: - Valkyrie Enterprises has a need for multiple Trades Assistants who will assist workers 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 Silverdale, WA.
Job Description: - Assist workers in the skilled maintenance trades such as 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 0 years of experience in the field is required.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively.
- Must have experience with basic hand tools.
Desired Qualifications: - Knowledge and experience in shipyard operations and NAVSEA standards, preferred.
- Trade School, preferred.
- Able to obtain a passport, preferred.
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: )
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 strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. 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).
Pay Range: $18 - $25 per hour Valkyrie Enterprises
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