Marine Mechanic/Welder - 28870

HII's Mission Technologies division•Pearl City, HI

2d•$67,687 - $72,800•Onsite

About The Position

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 coordination—not 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 systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s 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 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 For over a century, HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navy’s most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navy’s readiness! We are seeking a Marine Welder/Mechanic to serve on our SEMAT Hawaii team located in Pearl Harbor, HI. This Marine Welder/Mechanic will be responsible for performing welding and mechanical maintenance and training to assist shipboard personnel in the operation, maintenance, and repair of specific items of engineering systems/equipment onboard USN Surface Ships.

Requirements

High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise.
Must have experience as a Shipboard Marine Welder (MIG and Brazing) and mechanical trades specialty with 8 or more years of shipboard maintenance and repair experience.
Must be able to read and interpret equipment and systems, ship drawings and ship technical documents and manuals.
Must be competent in the use of mechanical equipment and tools in corrective repairs efforts to accomplish ship repairs.
Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Must be physically able to climb and work on ships in an industrial environment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Confidential security clearance.
Start date contingent upon approval of base access, which is required for this position and continued employment.

Nice To Haves

MIG, TIG, ARC Welder and Brazing Certifications.
Recent Marine Welder/Mechanic shipboard experience on USN ships.
A current, valid DOD Confidential security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

Perform welding and mechanical maintenance and training to assist shipboard personnel in the operation, maintenance, and repair of specific items of engineering systems/equipment onboard USN Surface Ships.
Master understanding of production and processes.
Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors, and ability to provide work direction to others.
May manage one or more multiple jobs.
Completes comprehension of specialty trades functions and tools. Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks.
Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.
Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management. May perform quality inspections on finished products.
Performs duties outside of specialty to completion installation or work assignments.