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Requisition Number: 19381

Required Travel: 51 - 75%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness. And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of

defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of

security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: (url removed)(phone number removed)

Come Join HII Where Hard Stuff Is Done Right

When a U.S. Navy ship needs repairs, they call us.

As the top ranked defense contractor on Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers, HII Mission Technologies is committed to serving our employees, our communities, our service members, and our nation We offer competitive benefits, education reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Join HII Marine Services Operations (MSO) in Chesapeake, VA as we keep the most powerful Navy the world has known afloat and ready to serve. FS&M trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Welder: Third Class candidate will support FS&M, working closely with our skilled trades teams on surface ships performing welding processes and related duties on shipboard structural removals, installations, and upgrades for industrial equipment. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem provided based on location when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate welding ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.

Perform all work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.

Perform a variety of simple and complicated tasks, both routine and non-routine, related to shipboard maintenance.

Work to meet standards on various contracts such as Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Naval Surface Warfare Center.

Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.

Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify structural elements and equipment.

Lay out and mark points and lines on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.

Cut, fit, assemble, and position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, and existing structure using hand and powered tools.

Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.

Participate in special projects as required.

Apply appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weld-able materials toward completion of assignments.

Assist in a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as shipboard systems, integrated systems and related equipment/software at company, customer and/or field locations.

Use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a U.S. .

Must have High School education or Trade School or equivalent, and 2 years of related experience.

Must have welding experience with stick welding (SMAW) process.

Must be able to cut, assemble and fabricate from drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be fabricated and/or installed.

Must be capable of accurately using various measuring instruments.

Must be able to follow safety procedures.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.

Must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.

Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking.

Must be able to provide hand tools per trades designation.

Requirements

Candidates with experience in multiple welding processes with multiple base metal types .

Candidate with current or prior welding certificates applicable with MIL-STD-248 .

Combination pipe and structural welders with experience on marine vessels and associated systems .

Candidate with shipboard experience highly desired.

Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program are .

Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate a plus

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. 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 ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as 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; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our . We believe that

among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , ,

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, physical or mental , , or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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