In northeastern North Carolina, we’ve been building boats for hundreds of years. You can be part of our growing maritime industry and help continue this tradition. Opportunities include careers in Welding, Electrical, Plumbing, Diesel, Trucking and more!
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Supporting our Maritime Industry with Emerging Careers
Not all careers in the Maritime industry involve boats or water. In fact, many of the fastest growing jobs in our area are those that provide direct support through advanced technical training in other areas. Welding, Electrical, Plumbing, Diesel, and Trucking are essential components to our growth.
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Careers available in the Maritime Industry
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Machinery Maintenance
Associate’s Degree Required
Industrial machinery mechanics & maintenance workers are responsible for the upkeep and repair of factory equipment and other industrial machinery. Millwrights specialize in installing, dismantling, repairing, reassembling, and moving machinery in settings such as factories, power plants & construction sites.
Marine Mechanic
Associates Degree Required
Small engine mechanics are tasked with inspecting, servicing, and repairing motorized power equipment. These professionals frequently specialize in specific types of machinery, such as motorcycles, motorboats, or outdoor power equipment. Their expertise ensures the effective maintenance and performance of diverse motorized systems.
Warehouse Worker
High School Diploma
or Equivalent Required
Hand Laborers and Material Movers engage in the manual movement of freight, stock, or other materials. Certain individuals in this role handle tasks such as feeding or removing materials to or from machines, cleaning vehicles, collecting unwanted household goods, and packing materials for relocation.
Cabinetmaker
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters are responsible for cutting, shaping, and assembling wooden articles. They utilize a range of woodworking machines, including power saws, jointers, and mortisers, to fabricate parts for various wood products. In addition to their technical skills, these professionals set up and operate machinery.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
Maintenance
Associate’s Degree Required
Industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers are responsible for the upkeep and repair of factory equipment and other industrial machinery, including conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Additionally, millwrights specialize in installing, dismantling, repairing, reassembling, and moving machinery, playing a crucial role in various settings such as factories, power plants, and construction sites.
Ferry Captain
Associates Degree or Training Required
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are responsible for the operation and maintenance of vessels that transport cargo and passengers across bodies of water. Their duties encompass not only navigation skills but also the overall care and upkeep of the maritime vessels they oversee.
Ferry Captain
Associates Degree or Training Required
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are responsible for the operation and maintenance of vessels that transport cargo and passengers across bodies of water. Their duties encompass not only navigation skills but also the overall care and upkeep of the maritime vessels they oversee.
Warehouse Worker
High School Diploma
or Equivalent Required
Hand Laborers and Material Movers engage in the manual movement of freight, stock, or other materials. Certain individuals in this role handle tasks such as feeding or removing materials to or from machines, cleaning vehicles, collecting unwanted household goods, and packing materials for relocation.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
Maintenance
Associate’s Degree Required
Industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers are responsible for the upkeep and repair of factory equipment and other industrial machinery, including conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Additionally, millwrights specialize in installing, dismantling, repairing, reassembling, and moving machinery, playing a crucial role in various settings such as factories, power plants, and construction sites.
Cabinetmaker
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters are responsible for cutting, shaping, and assembling wooden articles. They utilize a range of woodworking machines, including power saws, jointers, and mortisers, to fabricate parts for various wood products. In addition to their technical skills, these professionals set up and operate machinery.
Marine Mechanic
Associates Degree
Small engine mechanics are tasked with inspecting, servicing, and repairing motorized power equipment. These professionals frequently specialize in specific types of machinery, such as motorcycles, motorboats, or outdoor power equipment. Their expertise ensures the effective maintenance and performance of diverse motorized systems.
Cabinetmaker
High School Diploma
or Equivalent Required
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters are responsible for cutting, shaping, and assembling wooden articles. They utilize a range of woodworking machines, including power saws, jointers, and mortisers, to fabricate parts for various wood products. In addition to their technical skills, these professionals set up and operate machinery.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
Warehouse Worker
High School Diploma
or Equivalent Required
Hand Laborers and Material Movers engage in the manual movement of freight, stock, or other materials. Certain individuals in this role handle tasks such as feeding or removing materials to or from machines, cleaning vehicles, collecting unwanted household goods, and packing materials for relocation.
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The Regional Workforce Training System, led by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council as the Lead System Entity, was established using a $11 million Good Jobs Challenge Grant awarded by the Economic Development Administration and is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
