Current Job Openings

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 Class Fitters for Full-Time Employment here in Norfolk, VA. 

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 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.

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Pipe Shop on the 2nd Shift. 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 Structural Department. We are pleased to accept resumes for Outside Machinist Lead Mechanic Supervisor. 1st Shift.  This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

- Supervise and coordinate all activities of insulators & laggers in the shipyard. - Responsible for safety - Responsible for administering discipline to assigned employees - Directly supervise steel employees in work task to verify and ensure conformance to specifications, drawings, procedures, and quality, schedule, and budget. - Interpret company policy to workers and enforces safety and environmental regulations. - Interpret specifications, blueprints, sketches and work orders to employees. - Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of customer product. - Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of workers. - Assist workers in solving work problems. - Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. - Hire and train employees - Perform planning, assigning, and directing of work. - Address complaints and resolve them - Planning and preparing a fabrication shop schedule of all known and anticipated work, based on staffing and material resources. - Layout mild steel and stainless steel heavy and light structure, frames, skids, piping and other projects for fabrication. - Monitor and support all shop projects maintaining high quality, on time delivery, safety and staying within budget. - Understanding and adhering to the defined scope of work. - Following company procedures regarding material procurement and return; pre planning equipment and material needs. - Must be able to accomplish fabrication shop work in an efficient manner - Document and maintain files of weekly "tool-box safety training" accomplished - Work independently to complete responsibilities - Must have regular, reliable attendance - Will be required to wear personal protective equipment- hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator - Other duties as assigned - Capable of planning and executing insulating jobs off site, goal oriented with a focus to expand the shops capabilities and size.

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Gas Free Department. We are pleased to accept resumes for 1st class Gas Free Mechanics.  This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

Steel America is currently looking for a Senior Estimator within our Fabrication 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 Inc. is excited to announce we are hiring for our January 2023 entering cohort of Maritime Trade Apprentices.   Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. located in the Historic Berkley area of Norfolk, VA is the oldest family owned and operated private shipyard in the United States. Since 1875, we have acknowledged our employees as our strength and value their dedication to the family.   Colonna's Apprenticeship Program is a four-year program that combines classroom/college level instruction alongside on- the-job training under the guidance of experienced craftspeople.   Over the course of the four years, apprentices will receive on-the-job training (OJT) and classroom instruction (RTI) while learning a skilled trade. Apprentices will perform shipboard work in support of repair and industrial fabrication of Navy, Commercial and Private maritime vessels. Program Basic Qualifications - United States Citizen - 18 Years of Age or Older - High School Diploma or GED - Must be able to pass a Background Check - Eligible to receive DBIDS (Naval Yard Access) - Pass Drug Test and Physical - Demonstrate a reasonable degree of mechanical, math and verbal aptitude - Review Maritime Trade Description Document (Link Below) - Complete required Screening Questions to complete application (Link Below) Maritime Trade Descriptions   CSI Apprenticeship Application, Screening Questions   Interview Process Outlined - Applications and Screening Questions Reviewed - Invited to Mandatory Information Session - 1 on 1 Interviews - Final Panel Interviews with Leadership - Candidates Selected – Physicals/Drug Test/Background Check - January 2023 Start Apprenticeship Program   2023 Offered Apprenticeships - Crane & Rigging Riggers in the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry are responsible for: lifting, removal and installation of equipment, materials, and structural components whether aboard vessels or around the shipyard utilizing hooking cranes, scaffolding, quality assurance and other advanced rigging practices.   The Rigging Apprentice will learn to calculate the weight factors and angles used in the proper lifting and transferring of heavy loads. Riggers are responsible for installing the safety nets, anchor chains, elevator cables, and mooring ropes onboard the ships and for line handling of the cables and ropes when docking or undocking the ships.   - Marine Electrician Marine Electricians in the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry are responsible for: the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical components on shipboard systems such as wiring, controllers, motors, panels, and switchboards.   - Structural Welder Welders in the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry are responsible for the repair of metal structures by performing cutting and joining of marine materials using advanced welding and thermal processes onboard vessels. Welding Apprentices will perform burning, welding, and grinding and become specialist in the fusing of materials together such as: Steel, Aluminum, Brass and Stainless Steel.   Structural welding is used to create metal frameworks for boats, ships, vessels, buildings, bridges, vehicles, and a variety of other complex structures.   - Shipfitter In the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry Shipfitters are responsible for the repair, including fabrication, repair, removal, and installation of ship structures such as foundations, decks, bulkheads etc. onboard vessels.   Shipfitters work alongside structural welders on the repair of metal structures or fixtures.   - Fabrication Welder Welders in the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry are responsible for the construction of metal structures by performing cutting and joining of marine materials using advanced welding and thermal processes onboard vessels. Welding Apprentices will perform burning, welding, and grinding and become specialist in the fusing of materials together such as: Steel, Aluminum, Brass and Stainless Steel.   Metal fabrication uses a variety of methods to build new structures, machines, and other products from raw materials. These materials can include castings, formed, and expanded metals, flat metals, plate meal, and welding wire.   - Structural Fitter  In the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry Fitters are responsible for the construction, including fabrication, repair, removal, and installation of ship structures such as foundations, decks, bulkheads etc. onboard vessels.   Fitters work alongside structural welders on the construction of metal structures or fixtures.   - Inside Machinist Inside Machinist in the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry are responsible for the operation of various machines and tools used to produce precision metal parts in large quantities. Inside Machine shop equipment includes lathes, milling machines, drill presses and spindles.   Inside Machinist Apprentices will learn the basic principles of each machine and masters the techniques for cutting tools, adjustments, measurements, speeds, feeds and how to apply them in each process.   - Outside Machinist Outside Machinist in the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry are responsible for repair, removal, overhaul, and installation of mechanical components on shipboard systems such as engines, valves, deck equipment etc.   Along with the process of installing equipment Outside Machinist Apprentices will gain experience reading and interpreting blueprints.   - Marine Painter Marine Painter Apprentice in the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry are trained to paint vessels and structures using specialized spray equipment, brushes, and rollers. In some cases, apprentices will use unique compounds that prevent corrosion or create a membrane that seals the boat.   - Marine Pipefitter Marine Pipefitters in the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of high temperature and high-pressure piping systems such as: hydraulic, nitrogen, oxygen, steam heating, and steam-generating systems. While gaining experience reading and interpreting blueprints Pipefitting Apprentices will gain fundamental skills and techniques of piping fabrication, inspection, and testing.   - Gas Free Technician In the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry gas free technicians are responsible for maintaining tanks and handling of all hazardous and nonhazardous materials.  Technicians will work with ventilation, hoses, and pumps.   - Dock Mechanic In the ship repair and industrial fabrication industry dock mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of docking platforms, dry docks, and marine railways.  

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

Steel America is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Fabrication Shop.   We are pleased to accept resumes for Shop Fitters and Ship Fitters! We have openings on 1st and 2nd shift available.    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 Mechanic within our Maintenance Department We are pleased to accept resumes for Mechanics 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 Colonna's West Department for a Support Specialist.   This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our shipyard in San Diego, CA. 

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.   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 Structural Welders on 2nd shjft for our Shipyard in Norfolk, VA This is a full-time permanent position with benefits, PTO, overtime, and 401k available.

Steel America is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Fabrication and Design department. We are pleased to accept resumes for our Junior Design Engineer position. 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 1st and 2nd Class 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 Rigging Department. We are pleased to accept resumes for 1st and 2nd Class Riggers on Day shift and Night shift. This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.