Calling all Welders!

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Education reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Per Diem available on travel

Job summary

Mission Technologies, part of HII, is seeking Marine Welders for fleet modernization in Bremerton, WA. This entry-level role involves performing welding tasks on submarines and ships, supporting national defense missions. Candidates must have welding certifications, be U.S. citizens, and be prepared for travel. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Formal weld and/or brazing training required.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs industrial equipment on active class submarines and surface ships.
• Analyzes product performance and troubleshoots malfunctions.
• Maintains effective communication and relations with customers.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Mechanical skills

Education

High School education or Trade School

Tools

Welding tools

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Requisition Number: 21050

Required Travel: 51 - 75%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $83,200.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Entry Level

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

Who We Are

Are you looking to join a team of professionals for a long term secure and rewarding employment opportunity? Then join our System Integration (SI) team whose accomplishments make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and national defense!

We are currently seeking shipboard Marine Welders for fleet modernization in the Seattle, WA and Bremerton, WA areas. The selected Welders will be supporting our Systems Integrations department working on active class submarines, surface ships, and shore-based communication facilities using various mechanical tools to install, upgrade and remove industrial equipment to assist with alterations and installations. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around or out of the country when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem available based on location when on travel, travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.

As the top-ranked defense contractor on the Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers, HII is committed to serving our employees, our communities, our service members, and our nation! We offer competitive benefits, education reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

What You Will Do

Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment. Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations. Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel. Applies understanding of production and processes to assignments. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May assist in the development and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

What You Must Have

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Must have formal weld and/or brazing training and/or combination piping and plate welding qualifications.
• Must be able to work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
  
  

Bonus Points For...

• Prefer candidates with an active Secret clearance or above.
• Current welding qualification certificates applicable with MIL-STD-248 is preferred. Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate preferred.
• Current or prior certified steel stick welding (SMAW) certificate applicable with MIL-STD-248.
• Current Shipyard Competent Person Certification preferred.
• Prefer candidates with 4 - 8 years experience.
• Prior AIT or active duty experience on current active class submarines is preferred. Candidates possessing a current U.S. Travel passport are preferred.
  
  

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.

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.

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.

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 [e-mail] 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.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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