• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) at the time of hire.
• Have competence with common PC-based software (Microsoft Office products, internet brower, etc.).
• Have access to computer, internet, and common software outside of work for completing course assignments.
• Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended within 30-days of applying.
• Submit and demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics through taking the ACCUPLACER test at your local community college within 30-days of applying.

After submitting the initial on-line application, you will have 30-days to provide all supporting documentation e.g., high school and college transcripts, and your ACCUPLACER score.

Further communication / emails will direct the applicant regarding how to take the ACCUPLACER and submit documents. For those who are local to BIW, a popular location is SMCCs Midcoast Campus located in Brunswick, ME.

However, if you live in another state and your local community college offers a different placement test, we may accept them as a replacement to the ACCUPLACER.

For more information on the test please visit https : / / accuplacer.collegeboard.org / The admissions staff reviews applications only after receiving all documentation.

Preferred :

• Trade / Vocational School graduate.
• Experience using basic hand tools and working in a construction or industrial manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Required :

• Must meet the requirements of the Physical Task Analysis, including (but not limited to) : climbing ladders, climbing stairs, working inside, outside, at heights, in confined spaces, on units, on ships, and / or in buildings.
• Ability to wear a respirator, use hand tools, and use pneumatic tools is.
• Ability to read tape measure, add / subtract tape measurements, and basic math skills.

Preferred :

• Background in construction, building houses, automotive, spray painting, grinding, burning steel, pipe fitting, electrical, insulating, tin work, steel fabrication, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend blueprints and other technical documents preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

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