Marine Welder (Mastertradesperson 3)- 30899

HII's Mission Technologies division•Chesapeake, VA

2d•$44,808 - $57,000

About The Position

HII Platform Modernization’s trades teams perform submarine alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The Marine Welder supports these efforts alongside skilled trades teams on active-class surface ships, submarines, and shore-based facilities. Work includes using welding processes, mechanical techniques, and related skills to remove, install, and upgrade industrial equipment for fleet modernization contracts. The position may also involve shipboard maintenance at company, customer, and field locations. Travel to shipyards and military bases in the United States and abroad is required when not assigned to a local task; the company covers travel and lodging expenses and provides per diem based on location. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in required welding processes and pass qualification testing with a satisfactory grade from the Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks of employment to continue employment. The role is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt, with an anticipated salary range of $44,808 to $57,000. A security clearance must be obtained and maintained.

Requirements

High school education, trade school, or equivalent, and four years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability in required welding processes by passing qualification testing with a satisfactory grade from the Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks of employment.
Experience with stick welding (SMAW) 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.
Adherence to HII and host-facility safety and quality procedures.
Experience working in a team environment.
Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance throughout employment.
Ability to obtain base-access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain them throughout employment.
Ability to travel 50%–75% when not assigned to local tasking.
Ability to provide hand tools appropriate to the trade designation.

Nice To Haves

Technical or professional certifications.
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience in all positions from 2G to 6G for aluminum.
Experience or knowledge in 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.
Combination pipe and structural welding experience on marine vessels and associated systems.
Shipfitting experience.
Shipboard experience.
Current enrollment in, graduation from, or completion of a vocational school or skilled-trades certificate program.
Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate.

Responsibilities

Support trades teams working on active-class surface ships to assist 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 welding specialty, at company, customer, and field locations.
Use blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, and work orders to complete work.
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 hand tools, powered tools, jigs, holding fixtures, and existing structures.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to resolve problems efficiently.
Apply welding-process knowledge 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 as needed.
Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced welders and potentially serve as a group leader.
Participate in special projects as required.
Travel to shipyards and military bases as required when not assigned to a local task.

Benefits

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.
Early-childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
Per diem based on location while traveling.
Company-paid travel and lodging expenses.
Potential bonus or other non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions, if applicable.