Knowledge of shipyard safety best practices (i.e. job hazard analysis (JHA), fire prevention, electrical safety, tool safety, fall protection, hazardous waste operations, confined space entry, hot work operations, etc.).
Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain a sand blaster, parts washer, steam cleaner and paint booth.
Knowledge of basic math and measuring (i.e. addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, how to read a tape measure, etc.)
Ability to properly care for and use basic tools (e.g. flashlight, tape measure, pliers, feeler gauge, Allen wrench, crescent wrench, combination wrench, socket wrench, Ford wrench, pipe wrench, ball-peen hammer, soft hammer, Phillips and flat head screwdriver).
Demonstrate a general understanding of rigging and hoisting requirements.
Demonstrate a general understanding of Naval Ship Compartment numbering systems.
Demonstrate knowledge of Naval Ship or in shop lock out and tag out procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of Naval Ship Work Authorization Form (WAF) procedures.
Possess general knowledge of 4E specifications, references and drawings (including category I and II NAVSEA Standard Items).
Understand the basic mission and objectives of each class of Navy Ship.
Demonstrate knowledge of fasteners (i.e. markings, material type, torquing technique, Lock-wire usage, Anti-seize usage, thread protrusion, and measuring standard or metric fasteners).
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Minimum 10 years of marine and/or shipyard experience.
Candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government-issued identification.
Acceptable ID must be REAL ID-compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.