Elevator Mechanic

Job TitleJoin our Elevator Support Unit (ESU)! The position will support contracted skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators and Aircraft Elevators and their systems on U.S. Navy ships.This positions is located in San Diego, CA.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesResponsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others. May provide direction and lead others. May manage one or more multiple jobs.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.Perform 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.What You Must HaveHigh School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of mechanical 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 security clearance.Bonus Points ForExperience related to maintenance and repair of shipboard aircraft elevator and/or ordnance handling equipment and vertical package conveyors preferred.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.Candidate with related technical training, degrees and/or certifications 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.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.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. 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