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Pj Fitzpatrick

Lead Bath Installer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Supervise and train apprentices and junior installers on best practices. * Communicate with customers to understand their needs and provide solutions. * Ensure that all installations are completed in ...

PJ Fitzpatrick

Lead Bath Installer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Supervise and train apprentices and junior installers on best practices. * Communicate with customers to understand their needs and provide solutions. * Ensure that all installations are completed in ...

Pj Fitzpatrick

Lead Bath Installer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Supervise and train apprentices and junior installers on best practices. * Communicate with customers to understand their needs and provide solutions. * Ensure that all installations are completed in ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Special Hazards Technician III

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$38K - $49K/yr

Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior technicians and apprentices * Support quality control by reviewing work performed by junior technicians and ensuring adherence to company ...

Prism Maritime

Welder I, II, III

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Maybe responsible for training / oversight of junior personnel * Maybe required to perform ... Apprenticeship or Welding trade school with six months practical experience or one year of ...

Prism Maritime

Welder I, II, III

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Maybe responsible for training / oversight of junior personnel * Maybe required to perform ... Apprenticeship or Welding trade school with six months practical experience or one year of ...

Prism Maritime

Welder I, II, III

Chesapeake, VA

$17 - $22.50/hr

Maybe responsible for training / oversight of junior personnel * Maybe required to perform ... Apprenticeship or Welding trade school with six months practical experience or one year of ...

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Crane Mechanic

Midlothian, VA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Supervise or train junior mechanics and apprentices Required Skills & Knowledge ● Proficiency with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems ● Experience with diagnostic tools and ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior apprentice in Virginia is $26.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.09 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Junior Apprentice, you need a willingness to learn, basic literacy and numeracy skills, and a foundational understanding of the industry, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with standard workplace tools or machinery relevant to the trade, and sometimes completion of safety certifications, is beneficial. Strong work ethic, communication, and adaptability help Junior Apprentices integrate into teams and respond to feedback. These skills and qualities are crucial for developing practical expertise, ensuring safety, and making meaningful progress in a chosen career path.

What types of training and mentorship can a junior apprentice expect during their first year?

As a Junior Apprentice, you can typically expect a structured combination of on-the-job training and formal mentorship. Most apprenticeship programs pair new apprentices with experienced professionals who provide guidance, feedback, and support as you learn practical skills. Regular check-ins, hands-on tasks, and sometimes classroom-based instruction are common, ensuring you gradually take on more responsibility as your skills develop. This supportive environment is designed to help you progress confidently and build a strong foundation for your career.

What is a junior apprentice?

Junior Apprentices are entry-level trainees who work under the guidance of skilled professionals to learn the basics of a trade or profession. They typically participate in a structured training program that combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction. Junior Apprenticeships are designed to help individuals gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and a pathway to full-time employment in their chosen field. This role is ideal for those just starting their careers or looking to develop a new skill set.
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Pipefitter III $3,000 Sign On Bonus

Oceaneering International, Inc.

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

$31 - $37/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Oceaneering rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

366th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable human

REQUIRED:

  • High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with marine piping systems in a repair department or shipyard. 
  • Must have the ability to obtain government base access. 
  • Knowledge and practical skills tests required.

EEO:

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Required

  • High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with marine piping systems in a repair department or shipyard.  

  • Must have the ability to obtain government base access.  

  • Knowledge and practical skills tests required. 

  • Deep Submergence Systems (SOC MCD A, B, and C), SUBSAFE Qualification.   

  • Must be able to obtain a Secret/Confidential security clearance. 

  • Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country. 

Pay Transparency: 

  

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. 

Compensation: $31- $37 an hour 

Working Conditions 

This position is considered SHOP/INDOORS which is characterized as follows. 

  • Primarily indoors during the day and occasionally at night 

  • Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment 

  • When outdoors, humidity is frequently above 90% 

  • Noise is over 85 decibels 

  • Light is intense/glare 

  • Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks 

  • Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases 

  • Includes exposure to contaminants 

  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures 

  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable 

  • Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people 

  • Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions 

Physical Activity/Requirements  

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 the essential functions. 

This position is considered MEDIUM work. 

OCCASIONAL 

FREQUENT 

CONSTANT 

  • Lift 20-50 pounds  

  • Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.  

  • Identify color differences 

  • Wear PPE for skin protection 

  • Lift 10-25 pounds  

  • Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects 

  • Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead 

  • Operate a motor vehicle 

  • Lift up to 10 pounds  

  • Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection 

  • Requires no supervision/oversight, has experience in the trade qualifications, and can perform all work required as a Pipefitter and will provide mentoring to junior craftsman.  

  • Must be able to understand and perform the set up, alignment, and operation of most portable tools and hand tools used in the trade.  

  • In depth knowledge and understanding of most shipboard piping systems (repair/ installation practices, procedures, pipe bending, alignments and troubleshooting) and blue print reading.  

  • Layout material prior to performing pipe bending operations and machine parts to achieve proper joint design as per Technical Work Documents.  

  • Fabricate and install fixtures, jigs, supports and targets to ensure proper alignment during the welding process.  

  • Produces quality piping assemblies and is proficient in brazing. 

  • Additional duties as assigned. 

  • Requires no supervision/oversight, has experience in the trade qualifications, and can perform all work required as a Pipefitter and will provide mentoring to junior craftsman. 
  • Must be able to understand and perform the set up, alignment, and operation of most portable tools and hand tools used in the trade. 
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of most shipboard piping systems

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