Marine Welder 28275
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Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 52780 - 60000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Requisition Number:28275
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$52780.00-$60000.00
Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience:Mid
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.
Summary
HII Elevator Support Unit (ESU) teams provide expert maintenance and repairs on aircraft carriers in support of the ESU contract. The selected Welder** candidate will support ESU working closely with our skilled trades teams onboard the ships and shore-based facilities using various welding processes mechanical techniques and related duties to repair remove install and upgrade industrial equipment assisting with repairs alterations and installations. This is a full-time position located in Chesapeake VA.
Selected candidate will be required to travel to local shipyards and military bases and work performed on broad the ship. When assigned to travel Per Diem provided based on location. 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 four weeks from start date for continued employment.
What You Will Do
- Perform maintenance and repairs to maintain and restore various high and low pressure Piping systems install pipe hangers and accomplish various installations of structural foundations in support of the ESU contract onboard the ship.
- Assist in the maintenance repair fabricate and replace various structural components for installed equipment.
- Apply welding processes including preheating brazing bead welding tack welding and flame cutting.
- Provide adequate understanding of the duties of a fire watch and fire extinguishing equipment during welding operations; comply with NAVSEA and OSHA hot work standards.
- Complete all work in accordance with OEM specifications NAVSEA Standard Items and applicable safety requirements.
What You Must Have
- High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 6 years of experience in welding and metal fabrication in marine or industrial environments on multiple metal types. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
- Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and base access.
- Must have proficiency in multiple welding positions and processes (SMAW GTAW GMAW FCAW) and fabrication of structural and piping systems.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and OEM specifications.
- Must have the ability to work in Naval Bases / shipyard environments and comply with OSHA NAVSEA and program safety requirements.
- Must have the ability to conduct torch cutting hammer forging grinding sawing and fitting of metal parts structural and piping systems as required.
- Must support machinist tasks such as torch heating flame cutting and grinding of metal components.
- Must be able to wear a respirator.
- Must have basic mechanic knowledge and ability to operate various tools to support additional tasking using tools such as socket wrenches standard wrenches Allen wrenches.
- Must be proficient in both SMAW and GTAW welding for various materials including Carbon steel HY/HSLA Stainless copper nickel and Monel.
- Must be able to pass a structural X-Ray Test for SMAW (All-Positions).
- Must be able to pass a Macro-Etch for thin wall pipe (CUNI Stainless and Carbon Steel).
Bonus Points For
- Experience supporting Navy shipboard welding operations.
- A current active DoD security clearance.
- Experience with other primary and auxiliary shipboard systems.
- Knowledge of tag out procedures and hot work requirements per OSHA and NAVSEA standards.
- Familiarity with secure facility protocols and ability to work in classified environments.
- Any Quality Control or Inspector experience or NDT experience.
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
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