CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The Norfolk Naval Shipyard will be hosting a hiring event on August 17 in Chesapeake.

According to a Facebook post, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive.

NNSY is offering Wage Grade (WG) positions to support UIC Duty stations in Portsmouth,Va; Charleston, SC; Kings Bay, GA; and Philadelphia, PA. Individuals may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $5,000.

Trades hiring include:

  • Marine Machinery Mechanic, Helper and Trainee
  • Machinist, Helper and Trainee
  • Machine Tool Operator, Helper and Trainee
  • Welder, Helper and Trainee
  • Pipefitter, Helper and Trainee
  • Electrician, Helper and Trainee
  • High Voltage Electrical, Helper and Trainee
  • Licensed Crane Operator
  • A/C Equipment Mechanic, Helper and Trainee
  • Shipfitter, Helper and Trainee-Shipwright, Helper and Trainee
  • Sheet Metal, Helper and Trainee
  • Rigger, Helper and Trainee
  • Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, Helper and Trainee