Trades Assistant 28767
Job Location:
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition Number:28767
Required Travel: 51 - 75%
Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$36920.00-$41600.00
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.
Who We Are
Join HII as we keep the worlds most powerful Navy afloat! This Trade Assistant position supports contracted skilledtrades work on ITSIS related systems aboard U.S. Navy ships. You will assist in the maintenance repair installation In relation to shipboard and industrial environments supporting daytoday operations under the guidance of more experienced trades personnel. This is a fulltime position located in Virginia Beach VA supporting the ITSIS program. Travel within or outside the continental U.S. may be required. Your work will directly contribute to the readiness of the U.S. Navy and national defense.
What You Will Do
- Perform entrylevel technical trade duties supporting repairs installations and maintenance.
- Assist with work performed from blueprints drawings and technical manuals.
- Use basic hand tools to complete a range of tasks that vary based on project customer requirements and technical needs.
- Perform semiskilled and unskilled labor relating to mechanical and electrical systems.
- Support work outside standard duties as needed to complete installations or assigned tasks.
- Work closely with senior trades personnel and shipboard teams to support safe effective operations.
What You Must Have
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid drivers license and must provide own hand tools.
- Experience with basic hand tools.
- Ability to work in a shipyard environment including aboard U.S. Navy ships.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting and follow safety protocols.
- Ability to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of hire and maintain them.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Bonus Points For...
- Experience in a mechanical electrical welding HVAC or fitting trade.
- Current active DoD Security Clearance or higher.
- Recent completion (within the last two years) of a vocational or skilled trades training program.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
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
