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What is an ATDM?

ATDM stands for Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing. ATDM jobs involve specialized roles within the defense manufacturing sector, focusing on producing components, systems, or technologies for national defense. These positions often require technical training in areas such as welding, CNC machining, electronics, or quality control. Individuals in ATDM jobs support critical projects for the military and defense contractors, ensuring that equipment and materials meet strict standards for safety and performance.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an ATDM?

To excel as an ATDM technician, you need a solid background in precision manufacturing, mechanical aptitude, and fundamental technical knowledge, often gained through vocational training or relevant certifications. Familiarity with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software, and quality control systems is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure the accurate production of defense components, maintain safety standards, and support mission-critical operations.

What are the typical career progression paths for an ATDM?

Starting as an ATDM, you will typically take on responsibilities such as managing large datasets, overseeing data annotation teams, and ensuring data integrity for machine learning projects. With experience, you can advance to senior data management roles, lead data operations, or even transition into data strategy positions. Many ATDM professionals collaborate closely with data scientists, engineers, and project managers, which provides ample opportunity to develop cross-functional skills and move into leadership or specialized technical roles over time.

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Shipfitter Helper - Steel America (Job ID: 1446)

Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

$17.18 - $19.81/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Shipfitter Helper - Steel America
Purpose:
As a Shipfitter at Steel America, a business unit of Colonna's Shipyard, Inc., you will assist in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural components and systems aboard ships, within shipyard facilities, and in heavy industrial environments. This role involves working with steel and other metals to build and repair ship sections, following blueprints, and ensuring structural integrity. under the guidance of senior shipfitters or supervisors.
Job Description:
  • Assist in cutting and fabricating metal components using various tools and machinery, including burning torches, saws and shears.
  • Interpret and lay out blueprints, check and fit materials, tack weld of small assemblies, aluminum and steel foundations.
  • Assist shipfitters by preparing materials, fitting components, and ensuring proper alignment.
  • Assemble and install structural components such as bulkheads, frames, and decks, ensuring proper alignment and fit according to project specifications.
  • Help with cutting metal using torches, saws, shears, and other cutting tools.
  • Perform tack welding to secure parts in place prior to final welding.
  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator.
  • Instruct apprentices and fellow shipfitters with job assignments and overall mentoring.
  • Be able to perform duties with little to no supervision.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Must have a Certificate of Welding from an accredited institution or least one (1) year of welding experience or at least 1 year of experience shipfitting, in a marine or shipyard environment.
  • Must have OSHA 10.
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required.
  • Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with others.
  • Must have ability to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
  • Must be a steady and reliable worker that maintains regular and consistent attendance.
  • Must be able to follow instructions.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
  • Recent completion of an accredited welding program through ATDM, NASCAR Institute, Tidewater Tech, TCC, or similar institution, resulting in flux-core (FCAW) welding certifications, highly preferred.

Travel Requirements:
  • Minimal Travel; 10% or less.

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
  • Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
  • May ride ships at sea for extended periods
  • Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
  • Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
  • Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
  • While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
  • Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
  • Frequent use of respirator.
  • Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $17.18 - $19.81
Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate's relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees' best health and wellness. Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO).