Shipyard job fair set for Saturday

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard will be recruiting people to be apprentices, engineers and fill various other positions to help repair and maintain the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet of ships and submarines during a career fair Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Hono­lulu Community College.

Representatives from waterfront trades and the engineering department will have displays at the career fair and be on hand to answer questions about their occupations.

Individuals hired as apprentices will begin their employment in January. Apprenticeships are four-year, work-study programs that pay trainees while they earn an associate degree in applied science from HCC and learn a trade on the job. The average starting pay is more than $19 an hour. At the end of four years, apprentice program graduates will earn $29 or more an hour.

Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old by Jan. 15; be U.S. citizens; and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must pass a physical exam, academic skills test and be able to obtain a security clearance. Males must be registered with the Selective Service System.

Engineering positions available include naval architects and mechanical, structural, welding, electrical and nuclear engineers.

Engineering support positions include physical science technicians, engineering technicians, and equipment specialists. The starting pay for engineers ranges from $45,000 to $68,000 a year depending on their qualifications.

Applications for apprenticeships will be accepted only at www.usajobs.gov. The apprenticeship application period will be for one week in late March.

Applications for engineering positions should be submitted at www.usajobs.gov. More information on the application process will be available at the career fair.