Senior Mechanic; Mastertradesperson

Senior Mechanic (Master tradesperson
4) – 25896

Join to apply for the Senior Mechanic (Master tradesperson
4) role at Mission Technologies, a division of HII.

Requisition Number: 25896. Required Travel: 0–10%.

Employment Type:

Full Time/Hourly/Non‑Exempt. Anticipated Salary Range: $52,708.00–$65,000.00. Security Clearance:
None. Level of

Experience:

Senior.

Mission Technologies is part of HII’s Global Security (GS) group, which provides live, virtual, connective (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. HII’s mission is to design, develop and operate the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross‑domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII maintains and modernizes the U.S. Navy’s fleet and supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
—our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe.

As a Master Tradesperson 4 (Senior‑level mechanic), you’ll directly support the Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) of nuclear‑powered aircraft carriers. Your expertise will support the RCOH Elevator Support Unit (ESU), focusing on mechanical systems critical to the refit and modernization of aircraft elevators. Your work directly impacts the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness and national defense for the next 25 years.

• Master understanding of production and processes. Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and providing work direction to others.
• Provide direction and lead others.
• Manage one or more multiple jobs.
• Complete comprehension of specialty trades functions and tools.
• Perform a variety of complicated and non‑routine tasks.
• Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
• Schedule, report and brief customers and senior management.
• Perform quality inspections on finished product.
• Perform duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

• High school diploma, trade school or equivalent, and 6 years of mechanical experience.
• Master knowledge and experience with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of mechanical systems and their associated equipment.
• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Follow and enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
• Obtain and maintain a DoD confidential security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
• Obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
• Provide hand tools per trade designation.
• U.S. citizen.

• Candidates who have graduated from or completed a vocational school, apprenticeship program or a skilled trades certificate program.
• Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance.
• OSHA 10 Maritime Certification.
• Knowledge of Navy Tag Out program, NSTM 300, and 3M manual.

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes, no less than 30 lb.
• 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 medical, dental and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; a 401(k) plan; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

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 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 call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.