Marine Welder (Mastertradesperson 3)- 30899

HII•Chesapeake, VA

17h

About The Position

HII Platform Modernization trades teams support submarine alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The Marine Welder works with skilled trades teams on active-class surface ships, submarines, and shore-based facilities, using welding processes and mechanical techniques to remove, install, and upgrade industrial equipment. The work supports fleet modernization across various contracts and may take place at company, customer, or field locations. The selected candidate must demonstrate ability in required welding processes through qualification testing and receive a satisfactory grade from the Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks of employment to continue employment. The role involves travel to shipyards and military bases around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task. Per diem is provided based on travel location, and the company covers travel and lodging expenses.

Requirements

Demonstrate ability in required welding processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from the Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks of employment.
High school education, trade school, or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
Welding experience with the stick welding (SMAW) process in all positions.
Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, and written and verbal instructions.
Ability to use various measuring instruments.
Knowledge of quality-control steps and procedures.
Adhere to safety and quality procedures established by HII and host facilities.
Experience working in a team environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance throughout employment.
Ability to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of starting and maintain them throughout employment.
Ability to travel 50%–75% when not assigned to local tasks.
Ability to provide hand tools required for the trade designation.
Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.

Nice To Haves

Technical or professional certifications.
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience in all positions from 2G to 6G for aluminum.
Knowledge or experience with gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and/or flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes and positions.
Current or prior welding certificates applicable to MIL-STD-248.
Experience as a combination pipe and structural welder on marine vessels and associated systems.
Shipfitting experience.
Shipboard experience.
Enrollment in or graduation from a vocational school or skilled-trades certificate program.
Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate.

Responsibilities

Work in a manner consistent with company values, including quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance.
Support trades teams on active-class surface ships with fleet modernization alterations and installations.
Perform work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
Perform routine and non-routine shipboard maintenance tasks, including tasks outside the specialty, to meet contract standards.
Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, work orders, and related instructions.
Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify structural and piping elements and equipment.
Lay out and mark points and lines on parts or subassemblies using rules, squares, scribes, or templates.
Cut, fit, assemble, and position pieces for welding using jigs, holding fixtures, existing structures, and hand or powered tools.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to resolve problems efficiently.
Apply knowledge of welding processes and production to join, surface, fabricate, or repair metal and other weldable materials.
Develop and use technical documents, including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Maintain effective customer communications and relations.
Provide onsite training to customer support personnel when needed.
Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced welders and potentially serve as a group leader.
Participate in special projects as required.

Benefits

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.
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
Occasional bonus or other non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions, if applicable.