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APPRENTICE (VARIOUS TRADES)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Hawaii
Salary
$24.21 - $40.34
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is an entry-level apprenticeship program at a naval shipyard in Hawaii, where you'll learn the basics of various skilled trades through hands-on training and supervision.
It involves starting with simple tasks, studying trade theory, and using tools and equipment to build foundational skills.
It's a great fit for motivated beginners with a strong interest in trades like mechanics or welding, who want structured on-the-job learning without needing prior experience.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrated aptitude and interest in learning trade theory and practice (screen-out element)
- Ability to perform elementary trade tasks under supervision
- Willingness to follow apprenticeship program guidelines
- Basic knowledge or potential for shop assignments in trade fundamentals
- U.S. citizenship (implied for Department of Navy positions)
- Ability to work in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- Meet OPM Job Qualification Handbook standards for trades and labor
Full Job Description
You will serve as a WAGE TRAINEE APPRENTICE in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to 2,000 applicants.
All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.
This announcement is established to fill vacancies for the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF Apprentice Program located in Pearl Harbor, HI.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: SHOP APTITUDE AND INTEREST FOR LEARNING TRADE THEORY AND PRACTICE.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Major Duties:
- You will receive instruction under the program guidelines of the Apprenticeship Program.
- You will receive and perform shop assignments in the rudiments of trade tasks, technical shop subjects, and tools, equipment and materials of the trade.
- You will perform elementary trade tasks under supervision of a shop instructor or artisan.
- You will perform other tasks incidental to the mastery of trade fundamentals.
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