Fabrication Technician - 28304

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 44,808 - 47,736; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is looking for a skilled tradesperson at their Woodlake Fabrication Shop in Chesapeake, VA. The position involves working with structural elements and equipment for military ships, requiring teamwork and adherence to safety standards. The role also demands technical skills in welding and equipment operation, with a focus on quality and performance. This full-time role offers benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options, along with paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Potential travel and local shipyard work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years of related experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical documents.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support trades team in fleet modernization.
• Perform tasks related to shipboard structure and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Operating band saws

Welding (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW)

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school education

Tools

Band saw

Press brake

Shear

Iron worker

Sheet metal roller

Job description

Position Overview

Requisition No.: 28304

Employment Type: Full Time / Hourly / Non‑Exempt

Required Travel: 11 % – 25 %

Anticipated Salary Range: $44,808.00 – $47,736.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

Location: Woodlake Fabrication Shop, Chesapeake, VA (possible local travel to shipyards and military bases, weekend or evening work may be required)

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ GS group focuses on LVC solutions, fleet sustainment, nuclear and environmental services, and Australia business. HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise for warfighter readiness.

Responsibilities

This role is contingent upon being awarded the contract.

• 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, related to shipboard structure, materials, and equipment to meet standards on various contracts.
• Perform duties outside of specialty to complete installations or work assignments.
• Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
• Fabricate, repair, and modify structural elements and equipment utilizing a band saw, press brake, shear, iron worker and sheet metal roller among other 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 procedures, processes and production to fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other materials toward completion of assignments.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task reports.
• Maintain effective communications and relations. Provide reports to team and senior management.
• Forklift operation may be required. Training provided if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education, 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 working experience with band saws, press brakes, shears, iron workers, and sheet metal rollers, among other equipment.
• Must have strong working experience with reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts, and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be fabricated.
• Must be able to accurately read measuring devices to 1/16 of an inch. 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 have experience working in a team environment.
• Must be able to interface and communicate effectively with employees, customers, and management.
• Must be able to provide hand tools per trades designation.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in stick welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and/or flux‑cored arc welding (FCAW) processes.
• Previous shipboard experience highly desired.
• Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from, and/or completed, a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program are preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes, 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. 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.

Benefits

• Best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) savings plan options and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and early childhood/post‑secondary education scholarships.
• Occasional bonus or other non‑recurring compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

EEO Statement

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 e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.