Assistant Welder​/Fitter - 28303

• Requisition Number: 28303
• Required Travel: 11 - 25%
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
• Anticipated Salary Range: $35,776.00 - $38,480.00
• Security Clearance:
  Ability to Obtain
• Level of
  
  Experience:
  
  Entry Level

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

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 pieces.

HII has supported the U.S. Navy for more than 40 years, maintaining and modernizing its fleet—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—ensuring a high state of readiness. It also supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission by managing and operating its sites and cleaning legacy waste across the country with nuclear and environmental expertise.

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on US Naval Vessel alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The Assistant Welder/Fitter will primarily support PM operations at the Woodlake Fabrication Shop in Chesapeake, VA, with possible periodic local travel to shipyards and military bases. Limited out‑of‑town travel, up to 25%, may be required based on contract needs and trade skill requirements.

Occasional weekend or evening work may be necessary to meet high‑volume or short‐notice deadlines. This role is contingent upon being awarded the contract.

• Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement and performance consistent with company values.
• Gain valuable trades and life experience as you learn and focus your skills, through the direction of senior technical tradespersons in a variety of industrial fabrication duties, towards NAVSEA Welding Certification.
• Perform routine work technical trades duties, under direction, and in accordance with blueprints and technical manuals, to include support of technical repair, installation, maintenance and modification of structures and systems.
• Perform semi‑skilled and unskilled specific or general duties, such as supplying or holding materials and tools; cleaning working area, machines, equipment and diverse tasks as directed.
• Perform semi‑skilled and unskilled laboring duties supporting the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of a wide array of systems and equipment.
• Apply job skills and company policies to complete a wide range of tasks that vary based on job, contract, customer requirements, specifications, etc.

• High School education and 1 year of related experience, or Trade School or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half‑face respirator.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
• Must have experience working in a team environment.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must adhere to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII.

• Related technical Trade School or experience with structural fabrication, shipfitting, or welding.
• Experience comprehending blueprints or engineering sketches.
• Prior NAVSEA certified welding experience.
• Previous work related to technical trades.
• Candidates who hold a current or active DoD confidential clearance or higher.

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