CIWS Advanced Mechanical Assembler (Norfolk, VA)

Serco Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is hiring Advanced Mechanical Assemblers to support U.S. Navy shipboard installations in Norfolk/Newport News, VA. You will fabricate, assemble, and maintain electromechanical assemblies on challenging projects and work closely with customers and Serco teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of power-tool experience, shipboard exposure, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance. OSHA and forklift credentials are preferred for on-site operations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• In this role you will follow blueprints, guidelines, and diagrams to fabricate and assemble electromechanical and electronic assemblies.
• You will perform preventive maintenance, report malfunctions, and follow safety procedures.
• You must have a DoD Secret clearance eligibility and shipyard access requirements.
• You should be able to operate forklifts and light/heavy equipment and read drawings with basic proficiency.
• You may work second or third shift and be willing to travel up to 10% to various sites.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints, guidelines, and diagrams to fabricate and assemble electromechanical and electronic assemblies.
• Keep equipment operational by performing preventive maintenance and reporting malfunctions.
• Work on U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in demanding environments.
• Operate hand and power tools and use torque wrenches with supervision as needed.
• Collaborate with senior staff to lay out cable runs, deck plates, and equipment.

Skills

5+ years power tools

Shipboard experience

Read drawings (Beginner)

Blueprints/assembly drawings

Safety conscious

Ability to obtain DoD clearance

Heavy equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Teamwork/communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OSHA certification

Tools

Forklift certification

Respirator qualification

PPE compliance

HAZMAT handling

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love and enjoy engaging in manual projects supporting our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is looking for Advanced Mechanical Assemblers to join a high-profile and challenging project supporting the US Navy in Norfolk, VA. The Advanced Mechanical Assemblers will be on a dynamic team, supporting our C5ISR system installations. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our Sailors.

SERCO supports the U.S Naval Ships with military and system installations. You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco team members to deliver high technology performed onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations.

In this role, you will:

• - Follow blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to fabricate and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies.
• - Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions and reporting malfunctions.
• - Perform work with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field.
• - Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• - Work onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation
• - Work with equipment where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, muscle strains, serious injury, or death

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• - A High School Diploma or equivalent
• - The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• - The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.
• - The ability to obtain an OSHA certification.
• - The ability to get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift.
• - The Ability to obtain Forklift certification.
• - Able to operate heavy equipment to include forklifts and commercial flatbed trucks.
• - Proficient in the use for hand tools and power hand tools.
• - Proficient in the use for Microsoft Office Applications.
• - A minimum of 5 years of experience using power tools, assembling both large scale and intricate mechanical assemblies.
• - The ability to obtain a Firewatch and Cable Installer certification.
• - A minimum 5 years of Shipboard Experience in a related field.
• - A combination of experience in the following areas:
  • Read drawings (Beginner)
  • Drill holes, cut metal, shoot studs & use torque wrench (without supervision)
  • Assist with HAZMAT control & safety
  • Ability to bolt/unbolt cableways, deck plates & equipment
  • Operate light machinery/equipment
  • Position, join, align, wrap & seal pipe & conduit sections
  • Carry equipment & clean spaces
  • Remove lagging & paint
  • Ability to follow directions of senior employees
  • Experience with reading drawings. (Beginner level)
  • Demonstrated ability to working with blueprints, assembly drawings and sketches in completing a wide variety of assembly and subassembly tasks.
  • Experience in the fabrication and precision assembly of various mechanical assemblies.
• - The ability to work second, or thirds shift as needed and willing to work more than 40 hours work weeks.
• - The ability to work high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.
• - Attention to safety (which is critical)
• - The willingness to travel up to 10% to various work sites.
• - The ability to work in Newport News, VA.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• - Active DoD Secret clearance
• - OSHA 10 certification
• - Warehouse experience preferred

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act.For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .