Apprentice​/In-Training - Metal, Pipe, Paint & Electrician Positions - ESR

Overview

Everett Ship Repair (ESR) seeks Apprentices and Electrician In-Training in multiple trades. ESR sponsors approved state apprentice programs in the following trades:
Marine Pipe fitters, Marine Painters, Machinery Assemblers, Production Welders, Ship Fitter/Fabricators and Electricians. ESR’s Apprenticeship program develops a sustainable core workforce with on-the-job and trade knowledge under guidance of experienced journeymen and technical experts. The classroom curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Washington Department of Labor & Industries. Classroom hours are generally held on site after or before the apprentice’s regular paid work hours, are unpaid, and the typical academic load is about three hours per week.

Apprentices are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative average of 80%; failure of any course may result in removal from the program. Homework is assigned and must be completed outside the normal workday.

Depending on the trade, apprentices (or pre-apprentices) will learn to build vessel structures, hull components, piping systems, machinery installations and alignments, and prepare surfaces for painting or structural welding. The exact functions and responsibilities will vary by trade. For illustration, Marine Pipe fitters fabricate and install piping systems;
Ship Fitter/Fabricators fabricate and install hull components and foundations;
Welders weld hulls and foundations. The general description of each trade can be found on our website. In addition to learning the trade, common functions for all apprenticeships include:

• Responsible for safe work practices and housekeeping procedures.
• Work as a member of a team with the ability to adapt, interpret and problem solve.
• Express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

• Regular attendance during classes and presentations.
• Demonstrate competence in learning the trade through performance on practical exams and completion of required classwork, including passing scores on required tests.
• Record and track on-the-job training (OJT) hours daily.
• Have a journeyman or above sign off on hours weekly.
• Turn in a monthly hours tracking form to supervisors.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to work at heights up to 60 ft. Ability to enter confined spaces and use a respirator, and work in small work spaces at odd angles.
• Able to understand and perform basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Willingness to learn the trade and attend training as required.
• Experience using Safe Work Practices.
• Ability to meet all requirements of the state-certified apprenticeship program, including attending between 144 and 216 hours per year of classroom training during non-regular work hours for which no hourly wage is provided.
• Experience working around heavy machinery and equipment and as a member of a team.
• Successfully completed a craft-related technical training program or equivalent craft work experience.
• Ability to communicate well with others and to take instructions as a team member.
• Interest in the selected trade through work experience, projects, interests, or hobbies; commitment to self-development, quality, and attention to detail.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen and a background check.
• No felony convictions of theft/deception, drug crimes, or violent crimes.
• Academic ability to succeed in the program and motivation to continuously improve knowledge/skills.
• Integrity to complete assigned academic work independently and reliability in task accomplishment and timekeeping.

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Group life Insurance with optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Everett Ship Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability. Everett Ship Repair is a drug-free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.