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Secret Clearance Shipyard Workers

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking candidates with an Active Secret Security Clearance , previous security clearance experience, or military backgrounds for shipyard opportunities throughout ...

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Secret Clearance Shipyard Workers

Tidewater Staffing

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$17 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental

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Job description

Tidewater Staffing is currently seeking candidates with an Active Secret Security Clearance, previous security clearance experience, or military backgrounds for shipyard opportunities throughout Hampton Roads.

We are actively recruiting for Fire Preventers, Shipyard Helpers, Material Handlers, and other shipyard support positions requiring or benefiting from security clearance experience. Additional opportunities may become available as customer needs change.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking work in the shipbuilding, ship repair, defense, and maritime industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support shipyard operations in a variety of cleared and security-sensitive work environments.
• Perform Fire Preventer and Fire Watch duties during welding, cutting, grinding, and other hot work operations.
• Assist skilled trades personnel with shipboard and industrial work.
• Move materials, tools, and equipment throughout work areas.
• Maintain safe and organized work environments.
• Follow customer safety procedures, security requirements, and shipyard regulations.
• Work aboard ships, submarines, in dry docks, industrial facilities, and other maritime environments.
• Perform general labor and support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
• Candidates with previous Secret Security Clearance or other security clearance experience are encouraged to apply.
• Military experience is highly valued.
• Previous shipyard, industrial, manufacturing, construction, warehouse, or labor experience preferred.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Strong commitment to safety, security, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Fire Preventer or Fire Watch experience.
• Shipyard Helper experience.
• Material Handling experience.
• OSHA certifications.
• TWIC card.
• Experience supporting Navy, defense, shipbuilding, or maritime projects.

Why Work With Tidewater Staffing?

• Opportunities with leading Hampton Roads shipyard and defense industry employers.
• Competitive pay based on position, experience, and qualifications.
• Long-term and project-based assignments available.
• Access to multiple cleared and security-sensitive positions as they become available.
• Work with a staffing company that understands the shipyard and defense workforce.

Apply today to learn more about current and upcoming Secret Clearance shipyard opportunities throughout Hampton Roads.

Company Description

Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”

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About Tidewater Staffing

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Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.” Our deep industry experience and established local presence allow us to maintain a consistent, updated, and expansive network of skilled candidates, and our proprietary digital onboarding process. When you partner with Tidewater Staffing, you get employees who are trained, screened, supplied, and access to our proprietary digital onboarding process.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Virginia Beach, VA, US

Year founded

1992

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