Calling All Shipboard Trades! 29381
Seattle, WA - USA
Job Summary
Requisition Number:29381
Required Travel: 51 - 75%
Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$43180.80-$91520.00
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 employee grows leads and contributesregardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- 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.
Are you looking to join a team of professionals for a long term secure and rewarding employment opportunity Then join our Platform Modernization (PM) team whose accomplishments make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and national defense!
This is a pipeline requisition for potential shipboard Trades for fleet modernization in the Seattle/Everett WA areas. These Trades will be supporting our Plaform Modernizaton department working on active class submarines surface ships and shore-based communication facilities using various mechanical tools to install upgrade and remove industrial equipment to assist with alterations and installations. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around or out of the country when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem available based on location when on travel travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.
We are hiring across multiple levels and trades specialties (Welders Mechanics Electricians etc.) and welcome applicants with a range of Trades experience. Whether you are early in your career or bring several years of expertise we encourage you to apply.
Trades Assistant (HS diploma or equivalent) - Salary $20.76 - $21 an hour
Tradesperson 1 (HS diploma and 1 year related experience or Trade School or equivalent.) - Salary $21 - 22 an hour
Tradesperson 2 (High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.) - Salary $25 - $27 an hour
Tradesperson 3 (High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 4 years of related experience.) - Salary $28 - $32 an hour
Tradesperson 4 (High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 6 years of related experience.) - Salary $31 - $38 an hour
Tech Subject Matter Expert (High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 8 years of related experience to include specific systems expertise.) - Salary $35 - $44 an hour
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
- Must be able to obtain base and ship access.
Must be able to work from blueprints engineering sketches charts or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction as needed.
High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 0 - 8 years of related experience.
Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
- Candidate with experience/knowledge in various welding processes in all positions.**Welder Candidates 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.
- Alterantion Installation Team (AIT) experience.
- Current or previous electrical/mechanical experience.
- 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 preferred.
- Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate a plus.
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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About Company
America's largest shipbuilder with 140+ years advancing U.S. national security — delivering powerful naval vessels, unmanned systems, and all-domain defense technologies.