Weekend Welder Fabrication

Requisition Number: 27313 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $52,780.00 - $65,000.00 Security Clearance: Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. 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. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: Job Description HII is seeking an experienced Welder to join our team supporting the Commander, U.Fleet Forces (COMUSFLTFORCOM) Berthing and Messing Program, which operates duty crew berthing barges that provide essential living and working spaces for crews during ship overhaul and repair periods. This position is contingent up on contract award Essential Job Responsibilities As a Welder, you will perform organizational-level (O Level) maintenance and repairs to maintain and restore metal components aboard berthing barges. Maintain, repair, fabricate, and replace metal components for barges and installed equipment. • Perform welding tasks on light, heavy gauge, and hardened metals using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. • Apply welding processes including preheating, brazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating. • Provide adequate fire watch and fire extinguishing equipment during welding operations; Inform COR/ACOR prior to any welding, burning, or open flame work and obtain required approvals. • Minimum Qualifications Must have High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6+ years of experience in welding and metal fabrication in marine or industrial environments on multiple metal types Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty Must show proficiency in multiple welding positions and processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW) and fabrication. Must have the ability to work in shipyard/barge environments and comply with OSHA, NAVSEA, and program safety requirements. Must have the ability to conduct torch cutting, hammer forging, grinding, sawing, and fitting of metal parts as required. Must support machinist tasks such as drilling, tapping, boring, reaming, and grinding of metal components. Preferred Requirements • Experience supporting Navy berthing barges or shipboard welding operations. • Familiarity with secure facility protocols and ability to work in classified environments • Any Quality Control or Inspector experience or NDT experience • Led working teams Physical Requirements Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. Must consistently wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety boots, fall protection) and follow program safety training/briefings. There will be 10 % Periodic travel to Kittery, ME and Groton/New London, CT for site inspections and coordination. Monday–Friday, 0700–1530. • Overtime, weekends, and federal holidays may be required for urgent/emergency work. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; employee assistance programs; financial planning tools, life insurance; 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. artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; 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. 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.