Ship Restoration Team

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Volunteers are critical members of the Engineering Department who contribute valuable skills and dedication to revitalize, restore, and repair all physical areas of the USS Midway!

If you are a project hobbyist, or current or former tradesman, you can help us transform ship spaces/compartments from a decommissioned status to either fully restored or transformed in order to serve the museum's operational needs.

Duties May Include:

• Removing old hardware, wiring or furniture prior to renovation
• Replacing and repairing walls, floors, partitions
• Polishing brass, replicating missing handles, specialty painting, and surface restoration
• Maintaining original equipment such as ship's fans and lighting

• 18 years of age or older
• Physically able to climb up and down ship's ladders.
• Able to commit to 20 hours/month on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturday mornings only.
• Prior experience with a variety of tools required.
• Must be safety conscious, able to work independently and able to follow directions working as a member of a team.
• Experience in the building trades or in navy engineering is very helpful, but not essential. We need carpenters, painters, woodworkers, etc.