Trades Helper; Active Secret Clearance

Marine Trades Helper

The Marine Trades Helper supports skilled trades professionals in a shipyard and shop environment by assisting with installation, fabrication, and maintenance tasks on marine and industrial systems. This role requires an active secret security clearance, the ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, and a strong desire to learn and grow into more advanced marine trade positions.

• Assist marine trades personnel with installation, maintenance, and repair tasks in a shipyard and shop environment.
• Read, interpret, and apply drawings and specifications to determine installation requirements under guidance.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely and correctly to support marine, electrical, and industrial work.
• Support tasks related to electrical wiring, conduit installation, and other marine electrical activities as directed.
• Assist with shipyard activities such as lagging, basic fabrication, and preparation work for welding and other trades.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly store tools and equipment after use.
• Communicate effectively with team members and follow instructions from experienced tradespeople and supervisors.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities.
• Participate in on-the-job training to develop skills that can lead to roles such as welding, pipe fitting, or other marine trades positions.

• Active secret security clearance.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply drawings and specifications to determine installation requirements.
• Basic knowledge of how to use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Ability to work in a shipyard and shop environment around marine and industrial equipment.
• Strong desire and aptitude to learn new skills and develop in marine trades.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and wearing required PPE at all times.
• Dependable work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality.

• Experience working in a shipyard, marine, or industrial environment is helpful but not required.
• Exposure to or interest in marine systems such as electrical, wiring, conduit, sonar, welding, or fabrication.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team supporting trades assistants and technicians.
• Willingness to cross-train in areas such as welding, pipe fitting, and other marine trades.
• Comfort working around industrial equipment and tools in a busy production setting.

You will join a team that invests in on-the-job training and supports your development into skilled marine trades such as welding and pipe fitting. The organization offers clear opportunities for advancement into various departments once you are trained and hired on directly, allowing you to build a long-term career in the marine and industrial sector. You will work in an environment that values safety, hands-on learning, and continuous skill development.

This role is based in a shipyard and shop environment working around marine, electrical, and industrial systems. You will regularly use and be around hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment. The position requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, including a hard hat and safety glasses provided on site, as well as steel-toed boots. Work is performed in an active industrial setting where you may encounter noise, varying temperatures, and physical tasks such as standing, walking, and handling materials throughout the shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bremerton, WA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Bremerton, WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.