Marine Welder (Mastertradesperson 3)- 30899

Requisition Number:30899 Required Travel: 51 - 75% Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Anticipated Salary Range:$44,808.00-$57,000.00 Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain Level of Experience:Mid Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions. HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on submarine alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Welder candidate will support PM, working closely with our skilled trades teams, on active class surface ships, submarines, and shore-based facilities using various welding processes, mechanical techniques and related duties to remove, install, and upgrade industrial equipment, assisting with alterations and installations for fleet modernization on various contracts. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem provided based on location when on travel. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. Candidate must be able to demonstrate welding ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment. Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values. Support trades team by working on active class surface ships to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization. Perform all work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures. Perform a variety of simple and complicated tasks, both routine and non-routine, including those outside of specialty, related to shipboard maintenance to meet standards on various contracts at company, customer and/or field locations. Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders. Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify structural and piping elements and equipment. Lay out and mark points and lines on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates. Cut, fit, assemble, and position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, and existing structure using hand and powered tools. Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time. Participate in special projects as required. Apply comprehensive understanding of appropriate welding processes and production to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weld-able materials toward completion of assignments. 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. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel. Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced welders. May serve as a group leader. Minimum Qualifications Candidate must be able to demonstrate welding ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment. Must have High School education or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator. Must have welding experience with stick welding (SMAW) process in all positions. Must have strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be fabricated and/or installed. Must be capable of using various measuring instruments. Must have knowledge of quality control steps and procedures. Must adhere to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII and host facilities. Must have experience working in a team environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment. Must have ability to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment. Must be able to travel between 50% - 75% when not assigned to local tasking. Must be able to provide hand tools per trades designation. Preferred Requirements Welding experience with gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process in all positions from 2G to 6G for Aluminum. Candidate with experience/knowledge in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and/or flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes/positions preferred. Candidate with current or prior welding certificates applicable with MIL-STD-248 preferred. Combination pipe and structural welders with experience on marine vessels and associated systems preferred. Candidates with shipfitting experience are highly desired. Candidate with shipboard experience highly desired. Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program are 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. 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. Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. 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. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mission Technologies, a division of HII