Student Electrician

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift:                               ALL

Security Clearance:      No Clearance

 

 

 

Who We Are 

General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics NASSCO traces its beginnings to the industrial heart of San Diego, along the working waterfront of beautiful and historic San Diego Bay. The company has been designing and building ships in San Diego’s industrial corridor since 1960 and is the largest full-service shipyard on the West Coast of the United States.

 

Who Are We Looking for

•    Work hard and motivated.
•    Interested in ship-building manufacturing industry
•    Works well in teams
•    Enjoys working with their hands
•    Interested in a training program and enjoys learning new skills
•    Interested in learning a new trade
•    Interested in training and/or advancing their career
•    Works safely and produces first-time quality.

 

Summary

•    Student position encompasses approximately 8 weeks of paid hands-on training to prepare for a desirable career as an electrician.

      Students will learn the following skills and more:
•    Flux-core arc welding and demonstrate skills welding fillet joints on flat, vertical, and overhead positions as well as light-gauge welding.
•    Use of hand and power tools
•    Electrical knowledge courses pertaining to lockout/tagout awareness, electrical quality standards, electrical connectors, specialized tooling, and       exposure to shipboard activities.
•    Installation of cables, tags, and banding to meet, collar transit packing, quality requirements, layout for cableways and foundations.
•    Ship nomenclature, cable production information, and production blueprint reading.
Able to follow written and oral instructions.
After training, graduates will go through step progressions based on skill and ability in order to progress to the Journeyman level.

 

 

Essential job tasks

•    Capable of learning how to use standard and metric tape measures. 
•    Possess the ability to learn how to read and interpret mechanical drawings, written instructions and technical manuals.
•    Capable of learning how to safely use hand tools and power tools. 
•    Capable of learning flux core arc welding in all positions (flat, vertical and overhead). 
•    Capable of maintaining constant safety awareness.
•    Capable of learning other job duties that are relevant to the trade.
•    Capable of maintaining constant safety awareness.
•    Capable of working any shift.

 

Qualification Standards  

•    High school education/equivalent preferred.
•    Must have the mechanical and technical knowledge and skill to perform operator maintenance on all equipment pertinent to the position assembly and installation of electrical equipment.
•    Must be able to work from procedure and other specifications.
•    Knowledge of Navy and Commercial standards is helpful.
•    Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and to communicate effectively (in English) required.
•    Must show at least two years of continuous, stable and verifiable employment, and/or training.

 

Physical/Mental Involvement  

•    Excellent eye hand coordination.
•    Ability to lift to 50 lbs. frequently.
•    Ability to climb ladders.
•    Able to work in confined spaces.
•    Ability to work independently with little supervision.
•    Must have problem solving skills.
•    Must have a good understanding of math and measurements.
•    Must have 20/20 OR correctable vision and color vision.
•    Must be able to demonstrate flexibility and versatility with respect to work tasks
•    Must possess observation skills, ability to respond quickly, good judgment and on-going safety awareness
•    Frequent carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, manual dexterity, reaching, seeing, hearing, occasional kneeling, reclining and finger dexterity.
•    Must be able to work all shifts and at heights.
•    Construction or manufacturing background preferred and have strong mechanical skills.
•    Maintain safety awareness and ability to follow directions. 

Environmental Factors

•    Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, gases various climates and temperatures, and low ventilation conditions, all of which can cause
•    discomfort and/or respiratory difficulties.
•    Exposure constantly moving machines and mechanical parts and high levels of constant noise.

 

PAY SCALE

$19.60

 

 

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the hourly range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and an onsite health services. 

 

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

 

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If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department.

 

Call (619) 544-8511 or email nasscohr@nassco.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications.

 

NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer