Assistant WelderFitter 28303
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Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 35776 - 38480
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Requisition Number:28303
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$35776.00-$38480.00
Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience:Entry Level
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 coordinationnot 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 systemsfrom small watercraft to submarines surface combatants and aircraft carriersHII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energys 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.
Come Join HII Where Hard Stuff Is Done Right!
HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on US Naval Vessel alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Assistant Welder/Fitter candidate will primarily support PM operations at the Woodlake Fabrication Shop in Chesapeake VA with possible periodic local travel to shipyards and military bases to assist PM Trade Teams in fleet modernization. Limited outoftown travel up to 25% may be required based on contract needs and trade skill requirements. Occasional weekend or evening work may be necessary to meet highvolume or shortnotice deadlines.
*This role is contingent upon being awarded the contract.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Display levels of quality integrity safety respect engagement and performance consistent with company values.
- Gain valuable trades and life experience as you learn and focus your skills through the direction of senior technical tradespersons in a variety of industrial fabrication duties towards NAVSEA Welding Certification.
- Perform routine work technical trades duties under direction and in accordance with blueprints and technical manuals to include support of technical repair installation maintenance and modification of structures and systems.
- Perform semi-skilled and unskilled specific or general duties such as supplying or holding materials and tools; cleaning working area machines equipment and diverse tasks as directed.
- Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties supporting the fabrication maintenance and repair of a wide array of systems and equipment.
- Apply job skills and company policies to complete a wide range of tasks that vary based on job contract customer requirements specifications etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School education and 1 year of related experience or Trade School or equivalent.
- Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.
- Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
- Must have experience working in a team environment.
- Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
- Must adhere to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII.
Preferred Requirements
- Related technical Trade School or experience with structural fabrication shipfitting or welding.
- Experience comprehending blueprints or engineering sketches.
- Prior NAVSEA certified welding experience.
- Previous work related to technical trades.
- Candidates who hold a current or active DoD confidential clearance or higher.
Physical Requirements
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.
Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 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 national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national 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 thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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HII is more than a job - its 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. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
