Job Details

Trades Person 1

Join the HII Mission Technologies team. Mission Technologies works in the only shipyard to execute the Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The mid-life RCOH includes refueling of nuclear reactors, overhauling most machinery, and modernizing warfare systems. RCOH ensures the Navy's aircraft carriers incorporate improved capabilities needed for success in the remaining 25 years of service. Your accomplishments will make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and America's national defense!

We are seeking a Trades Person 1 to join our growing team. The selected candidate will be supporting RCOH CEMAT Mechanical Group conducting maintenance, repairs, installation and testing of nonnuclear equipment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
• Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time.
• Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change.
• Maintains effective customer communications and relations.
• May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.
• Applies understanding of production and processes to assignments.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• May assist in the development and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
• Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education and 1 year of related experience, or Trade School or equivalent.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be able to follow safety procedures to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD confidential security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
• Must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
• Must be able to provide hand tools per trade designation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Requirements

• Candidates who has graduated from and/or completed a vocational school, apprenticeship program or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
• Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance preferred.
• Candidate with a current OSHA 10 Maritime Certification.
• Candidate with a NAVSEA Cableway Improvement certification.
• Candidate with previous Muli-Pin Connector experience.
• Previous Knowledge of Navy Tag Out program, NSTM 300, and 3M manual.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.
• Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer 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 and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities.

When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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