Trades Assistant - 28767

Who We Are Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! This Trade Assistant position supports contracted skilled‑trades work on ITSIS related systems aboard U.S. Navy ships. You will assist in the maintenance, repair, installation. In relation to shipboard and industrial environments, supporting day‑to‑day operations under the guidance of more experienced trades personnel. This is a full‑time position located in Virginia Beach, VA, supporting the ITSIS program. Travel within or outside the continental U.S. may be required. Your work will directly contribute to the readiness of the U.S. Navy and national defense. What You Will Do Perform entry‑level technical trade duties supporting repairs, installations, and maintenance. Assist with work performed from blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals. Use basic hand tools to complete a range of tasks that vary based on project, customer requirements, and technical needs. Perform semi‑skilled and unskilled labor relating to mechanical and electrical systems. Support work outside standard duties, as needed, to complete installations or assigned tasks. Work closely with senior trades personnel and shipboard teams to support safe, effective operations. What You Must Have High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid drivers license and must provide own hand tools. Experience with basic hand tools. Ability to work in a shipyard environment, including aboard U.S. Navy ships. Ability to work effectively in a team setting and follow safety protocols. Ability to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of hire and maintain them. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Bonus Points For... Experience in a mechanical, electrical, welding, HVAC, or fitting trade. Current, active DoD Security Clearance or higher. Recent completion (within the last two years) of a vocational or skilled trades training program. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation. 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. 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. 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‑co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huntington Ingalls Industries