Welder) Mastertradesperson 4-27313

Welder Master tradesperson 4-27313

HII is seeking an experienced Welder to join our team supporting the Commander, U.S. 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

• 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; comply with NAVSEA and OSHA hot work standards.
• Inform COR/ACOR prior to any welding, burning, or open flame work and obtain required approvals.
• Work to be completed in meets OEM specifications, NAVSEA Standard Items, and safety requirements.

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 read and interpret technical drawings and OEM specifications.
• 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.
• Must have the general mechanic knowledge and ability to operate various tools in support additional tasking.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting Navy berthing barges or shipboard welding operations.
• Experience with other primary and auxiliary shipboard systems.
• Knowledge of tag out procedures and hot work requirements per OSHA and NAVSEA standards.
• Familiarity with secure facility protocols and ability to work in classified environments.
• Any Quality Control or Inspector experience or NDT experience.

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 50 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.
• 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.

Work Hours:

• Regular:
  Monday–Friday, 0700–1530.
• Overtime, weekends, and federal holidays may be required for urgent/emergency work.

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.

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. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. 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…