Sheet Metal Mechanic Helper - 28249
About The Position
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS), a group within Mission Technologies that provides live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions, fleet sustainment, nuclear and environmental services, and Australia business. HII is a trusted partner to military customers, designing, developing, and operating LVC enterprises for warfighter preparation. For over 40 years, HII has maintained and modernized the U.S. Navy fleet and supports the Department of Energy's national security mission, including managing sites and cleaning up legacy waste. HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams offer expert solutions for US Naval Vessel alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Mechanic Assistant will support PM, working with skilled trades teams on active class surface ships, utilizing various processes, mechanical techniques, and tools to remove, install, and upgrade industrial equipment, assisting with alterations and installations for fleet modernization on various contracts.
Requirements
- High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 1 year of related experience.
- Must have experience safely using hand and power tools.
- Must be able to obtain shipyard access credentials within 7 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
- Must have experience working in a team environment.
- Must be able to travel between 25% and 50% when not assigned to local tasking.
- Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Shipboard experience is preferred.
- Previous work related to technical trades is preferred.
- Candidates with related technical training, degrees, and/or certifications are highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement and performance consistent with company values.
- Gain valuable trades and life experience as you learn and focus your skills through the direction of senior technical tradespersons on a variety of tasks.
- Perform routine work technical trades duties, under direction, and in accordance with blueprints and technical manuals, to include support of technical repair, installation, maintenance and modification of equipment and related structures and systems at customer and/or field locations.
- Perform semi-skilled and unskilled specific or general duties, such as using, supplying or holding materials and tools; cleaning working area, machines, equipment and diverse tasks as directed.
- Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide array of systems and equipment.
- Apply job skills and company policies to complete a wide range of tasks that vary based on job, contract, customer requirements, specifications, etc.
Benefits
- 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
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
