Current Job Openings

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Structural Department.  We are pleased to accept resumes for Shipfitters.  1st shift and 2nd shift available.   These are full-time positions with overtime, paid holidays, PTO and 401K matching available!  

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to hire Structural Welders for our Shipyard in Norfolk, VA These are full-time permanent positions with benefits, PTO, overtime, and 401k matching available.

Colonna's Shipyard, Dock Shop is hiring immediately for: Dockwatch    Dockwatch conducts routine checks of vessels, provides needed maintenance for equipment, supports the dry dock team.    This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

Weld America a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is hiring for experienced First Class and Second Class Welders for Part-Time, Project Based Employment.

Weld America a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is hiring for experienced First Class and Second Class Welders for Full-Time Employment here in Norfolk, VA.

Weld America a division of Colonna's Shipyard Inc. is hiring for a project-based QA-NDT Inspector. This position will work on a project in Charleston, SC. 

Weld America a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is hiring for experienced First Fitters for Part-Time, Project Based Employment.

Weld America a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is hiring for experienced First Class Fitters for Full-Time Employment here in Norfolk, VA. 

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Rigging Department. We are pleased to accept resumes for Riggers on Day shift and 2nd Shift. This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Quality Assurance Department, for an Inside Machinist Shop Dimensional Inspector.   The IMS Dimensional Inspector conducts visual and dimenstional test to ensure the quality of finished prodoucts. Responsible for oversight, development, implementation, surveillance and reporting requirements for machine work, per customer requirements.  This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Safety Department. We are pleased to accept resumes for a Safety Inspectors.  This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

Colonna's Shipyard Management Trainee position is a Professional Development Program designed for Post-Graduate Professionals to discover a variety of career options within the maritime and shiprepair industry with Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc., Colonna Down River and Steel America.   Selected candidates will learn a broad understanding of Colonna’s Shipyard and Down River’s primary business of ship repair, as well as, Steel America’s heavy industrial fabrication and repair. In order to accomplish this, each selected candidate will receive extensive training in all aspects of our business, by spending time in various departments and working on actual projects. Our program develops your skills and identifies your strengths, which will establish the right path for you to excel within the company upon completion.   As a Management Trainee, you will need technology skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and enjoy interacting with lots of different personalities. The trainees who successfully graduate from our program are self-motivated, have a strong work ethic and like new challenges.

Colonna's Shipyard is currently hiring for our Summer 2023 Internship Program.   The objective of the Internship program is to introduce students to a broad understanding of Colonna’s Shipyard and its primary business of ship repair and Steel America’s heavy industrial fabrication. In order to accomplish this, each selected trainee will get the opportunity to spend time with the various divisions, departments and shops working on actual projects to gain an understanding of how our company operates. 

Steel America, Inc. is looking to obtain experienced associates within the Fabrication Shop of our Norfolk Headquarters. We are pleased to accept resumes for our Quality Control Inspector position. This is a direct hire position with competitive pay, based on experience and growth potential.  

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Security Department. We are pleased to accept resumes for Armed Security Guards. This is a full-time or part-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to hire Mechanics to join our Temporary Services Department. This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Services Department. We are pleased to accept resumes for Lead Mechanic Supervisor. This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.  

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Pipe Shop on 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - 12:00 AM) We are pleased to accept resumes for Lead Mechanic Supervisor.   This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to hire Pipefitters to join our Pipe Shop. This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Outside Machine Shop in Norfolk. We are pleased to accept resumes for 1st and 2nd Class Outside Machinists. This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our Norfolk,VA location.