Marine Welder - 26501

HII's Mission Technologies division•San Diego, CA

1d•$58,058 - $66,352

About The Position

Join our Elevator Support Unit (ESU)! The position will support contracted skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators and Aircraft Elevators and their systems on U.S. Navy ships. The selected candidate will support ESU by performing a variety of skilled trades, maintenance and technical tasks on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo handling systems and associated equipment, including aircraft elevators, weapons elevators and vertical stores conveyors. Work includes daily activities of physical labor in an industrial and shipboard environment. Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA. This position does not provide relocation assistance.

Requirements

High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.
Current or prior experience welding Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)/Stick, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)/TIG, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/MIG.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS badge, Security Clearance, and must be a US Citizen.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed oral and written instructions, schematics or drawings, technical documents, and to conduct activities in a safe manner.
Must be able to calibrate, and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedure appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.

Nice To Haves

6 - 8 years experience as a Production Welder preferred.
Production welder experience while in the Navy or working as a civilian production welder supporting Navy ship repair or new construction.
Completion of a formal course of Vocational or Navy welding training and certification.

Responsibilities

Provides welding support certified in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) on Plate or Pipe.
Uses Brazing and / or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Ensures shop safety and housekeeping are followed.
Ensures all materials and equipment are properly and safely stored, protected, and maintained.
Recognizes, set ups, and operates hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.