GENERAL INTEREST & TRADES APPRENTICE - NBB

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Ice Floe LLC - Freeland, WA 98249Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $22.00 - $32.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Construction Nichols Bros. Boat Builders (NBBB) has been building boats on beautiful Whidbey Island since 1964. We are located in Freeland, WA where we produce state-of-the-art vessels; tugs, ferries, fire boats, fishing vessels, barges, dinner boats, along with many other sophisticated ships. Just an hour away from the yard is the thriving Seattle metropolitan area. Together with our sister company Everett Ship Repair("ESR") and Shared Ice Services, we represent the heft and might of Ice Cap Holdings’ presence in the maritime community of the Pacific Northwest. What You will Do 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,and cannot be enumerated for all trades in this posting. For illustration, however, Marine Pipefitters fabricate and install all the piping systems on the ship. Ship Fitter/ Fabricators fabricate and install the many pieces that make up the hull of the ship and install equipment foundations and miscellaneous structural pieces. Welders weld everything for the ships, including the hull, foundations on the ship, and miscellaneous items. The general description of each of our trades can be found on our web site. In addition to learning the trade, specific functions common to all apprenticeships include: Responsible for safe work practices and housekeeping procedures. Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to adapt, interpret and problem solve. Express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing. Perform other tasks as directed. Once admitted to apprenticeship, duties will also include: Regular attendanceduring theclasses & presentations. Demonstrate competence in learning trade by way of performance on practical exams at each step of the apprenticeship and successful completion of the required classwork, including passing scores on required tests. Recording and tracking on the job training (“OJT”) hours daily. Have a journeyman or above sign off on hours weekly. Turn in a copy of their monthly hours tracking form to their supervisors. Qualifications What You Bring to Our Team High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED). 18 years of age or older at time of application. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work at heights of 60 ft. Must be able to enter confined spaces using and use respirator and work in small workspaces 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 Able to meet all requirements of our state-certified apprenticeship program, including ability to attend between 144 hours and 216 hours per year of classroom training (exact hours vary by trade) during non-regular work hours for which no hourly wage compensation 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 have the equivalent craft work experience Ability to communicate well with others and to take instructions and work as a member of a team. Personal attributes NBBB looks for in a pre-apprentice or apprentice include: An interest in the selected trade through work experience, personal project, interests, or hobbies a commitment to self -development, and commitment to quality and attention to detail. Able to provide proof of US Person Status Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Drug crimes or Violent crimes Possess the academic ability to succeed in the program Demonstrate the motivation to continuously improve your knowledge/skillsHave the integrity to complete all assigned academic work independently Demonstrate a high degree of reliability, both in task accomplishment and time keeping Benefits Company funded commuter benefit for riders of the Washington State Ferry System 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: Nichols Bros. Boat Builders 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. Nichols Bros. Boat Builders is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nicholsboats