Mechanic - 27447

Mechanic

Join HII's Mission Technologies division as a Mechanic Mastertradesperson and make an impact on the safety of our US Navy ships. As a Mechanic Mastertradesperson at HII you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain maintenance repairs and technical support on equipment at the Newport News Shipyard!

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others.
• Performs a variety of complicated and non routine tasks.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2-6+ years of related experience.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Experience with air hydraulic system. Rebuilding pumps and valves of various types. Must be able to operate hydraulics.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prefer Aircraft and Weapons Elevator technician experience on CVN class ships.
• Prefer technical/professional certifications.
• Prior Navy experience a plus.

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.

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.