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Elevator Support Unit (ESU) Technician

Join our Elevator Support Unit (ESU)! The position will support contracted skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators, Aircraft Elevators and Vertical Package Conveyors and their associated systems on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. 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. Your accomplishments will make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and America's national defense! Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment.
• Selected candidate will work closely with supervisory level employees and other trades.
• Will train/assist other employees/navy personnel on shipboard systems and day-to-day operation.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on shipboard systems, integrated systems and related equipment/software at company, customer and/or field locations.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
• Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Will attend meetings, interface with customers, subcontractors and provide work direction to others.
• Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
• Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
• Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

What You Must Have

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
• Must have experience with the System Operability Test (SOT) III process.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of mechanical/hydraulic systems.
• Must be proficient in reading mechanical/hydraulic drawings and schematics.
• Must have experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, qualify control & testing procedures.
• Must be able to calibrate and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access credentials.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator doors and divisional hangar bay doors.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator safety stanchion assemblies.
• Experience in fabrication of hydraulic flexible hoses.
• Experience in rigging operations. Rigging certification/qualification desired.
• Experience in equipment operation of JLG's and forklifts. Certification desired.
• Experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of marine electro-mechanical and hydraulic systems highly desired.
• Prior Shipboard experience preferred.
• Candidates who hold a current or active DoD secret clearance or higher preferred.

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. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

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.

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.

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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