Welder/Fitter

• 28307 HII
• 3.7 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time $44,808
• $58,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Mechanical blueprint interpretation Personal protective equipment (PPE) use TIG welding Interpreting technical drawings Quality assurance in testing Measuring instruments Safety equipment Implementing quality control processes for products Hand tools Flux-cored welding

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28307

Required Travel:

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• 25%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Anticipated Salary Range:

$44,808.00

• $58,000.

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Security Clearance:

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Mid 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 piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. 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. Leadership Mindset at HII

• Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture: 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.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Come Join HII Where Hard Stuff Is Done Right! HII Platform Modernization (PM) trades teams provide expert solutions on US Naval Vessel alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The selected Welder/Fitter candidate will primarily support PM operations at the Woodlake Fabrication Shop in Chesapeake, VA, with possible, periodic local travel to shipyards and military bases to assist PM Trade Teams in fleet modernization. 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.

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate welding ability on needed processes through X-ray qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment.

This role is contingent upon being awarded the contract. Essential Job Responsibilities Display levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values. Support trades team by working on active class surface ships to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization. Perform all work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures. Perform a variety of simple and complicated tasks, both routine and non-routine, including those outside of specialty, related to shipboard maintenance to meet standards on various contracts at company, customer and/or field locations. Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders. Fabricate, maintain, repair, and modify structural elements and equipment. Lay out and mark points and lines on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates. Cut, fit, assemble, and position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, and existing structure using hand and powered tools. Apply comprehensive understanding of appropriate welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW) and production to join, surface, fabricate, and repair parts of metal, sheet metal, and other weld-able materials toward completion of assignments. Work with technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Maintain effective communications and relations. Provide reports to team and senior management. Must be able to travel up to 25% when not assigned to local tasking. Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be able to demonstrate welding ability on needed processes through X-ray qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first three weeks from start date for continued employment.

Must be a U.S. citizen. High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience. Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator. Must have welding experience with stick welding (SMAW), Flux Core (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes in all positions from 2G to 6G. Must have working experience reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be fabricated and/or installed. Must be able to accurately read and follow welding symbols. Must be able to accurately read measuring devices to 1/16 of an inch. Must be able to work outside of trade specific requirements as team projects require, assisting team members towards task completion. Must demonstrate applied comprehensive knowledge of quality control procedures to verify accuracy, compliance, and workmanship throughout all stages of fabrication and equipment operation. Must be able to follow and enforce safety procedures. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance. Must have experience working in a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with others. Must provide hand tools and trade specific PPE per trades designation. Preferred Requirements Candidates with experience performing welding and structural fabrication work aboard naval vessels are highly preferred. Candidates with experience welding pipe are preferred. A current, active DoD security clearance. Candidates with current or prior welding certificates applicable with

MIL-STD-248

preferred. Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program are preferred. Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate 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. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States. The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. 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. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 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 disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.