Marine Mechanic/Welder - 28870

About the role

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership At HII Is a Mindset, Not a Title. Through Our Leadership Capability Framework, We Define How Every Team Member Contributes To Our Mission And Culture Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and mechanical maintenance and training to assist shipboard personnel in the operation, maintenance, and repair of specific items of engineering systems/equipment onboard USN Surface Ships.
• Master understanding of production and processes.
• Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors, and ability to provide work direction to others.
• May manage one or more multiple jobs.
• Completes comprehension of specialty trades functions and tools.
• Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks.
• Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.
• Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
• Performs quality inspections on finished products.
• Performs duties outside of specialty to completion installation or work assignments.

Requirements

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise.
• Must have experience as a Shipboard Marine Welder (MIG and Brazing) and mechanical trades specialty with 8 or more years of shipboard maintenance and repair experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret equipment and systems, ship drawings and ship technical documents and manuals.
• Must be competent in the use of mechanical equipment and tools in corrective repairs efforts to accomplish ship repairs.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be physically able to climb and work on ships in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Confidential security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May require riding ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Skills

• MIG, TIG, ARC Welder and Brazing Certifications.
• Recent Marine Welder/Mechanic shipboard experience on USN ships.
• A current, valid DOD Confidential security clearance or higher.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
• Financial planning tools, life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Pay

Anticipated Salary Range: $67,687.00 - $72,800.00

Schedule

Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt