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Apprentice Propeller Technician

Defense Maritime Solutions Inc
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
The Apprentice Propeller Technician position is an entry-level position for individuals who are eager to build a career in the Maritime industry while receiving hands-on training from experienced technicians. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety and quality standards, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop the technical skills and experience needed for a successful career in the maritime repair industry.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Responsible to inspect, measure, and restore out of tolerance conditions on all customer products. This will require use of gaging, hand tools, and air/electric tools.
  • Maintain general shop cleanliness by adhering to safety, security and cleanliness standards.
  • Interface and work closely with other colleagues on a daily basis as part of a team.
  • Must be willing and able to perform all duties in the shop and or on-site at various locations
  • The ability to comprehend or learn how to apply engineering drawings.
  • Perform detailed measurement using standard and precision measurement tooling such as micrometer, veneers, and various inspection gages.
  • Document all visual and dimensional inspection data for reports using standard forms.
  • Repair and verify all areas of the propeller based on using approved procedures.
  • Capable of learning how to use oxy/acetylene torch equipment for heating and cutting operations.
  • Perform support activities to ensure successful, repair and modification of propulsion systems.
  • Operate overhead bridge & forklift for moving and positioning equipment and tooling.
Development Responsibilities:
  • Work as a team member to complete assigned tasks and develop ways to seek continual improvements
  • Develop between 5 and 21 Ops points
Accountabilities:
  • Comply and follow all safety and company policies.
  • Follow the direction of their Lead and Site Manager and complete assigned work using tools and blueprints.
  • Follow company or customer work instructions.
  • Meet company and customer quality requirements.

Authorities:

  • Propose new work instruction or modify existing to improve processes
  • Verify and understand the data taken


Experience:
  • Basic knowledge of hand and air tools
  • Understanding of basic assembly skills
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds in weight
  • Willing to travel as needed

Professional Skills:

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Knowledge and skill in using computer software, including Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint
  • Interpersonal and communication skills

Education:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent


DOD Security Clearance

This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, as determined by business needs.


American With Disabilities Specifications – General Requirements of Employment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required by the job to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $21 - $23

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