Junior Mechanical Assembler (Chesapeake, VA)

Serco; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Mechanical Assembler (Mid-Level) to support U.S. Navy equipment and C5ISR system installations aboard naval ships and military installations.

You will follow blueprints to assemble electromechanical parts, operate safely in shipboard environments, and pursue required certifications while maintaining readiness for travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain shipyard access (NAVSTA & DBIDS), background investigation, and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain Firewatch and Cable Installer certifications.
• Bolting/unbolting cableways, deck plates & equipment.
• Drill holes (with supervision).
• Operate light machinery/equipment (with training).
• Position/join/align/wrap/seal pipe & conduit sections.
• Follow directions of senior employees.
• Carry equipment and clean spaces.
• Remove lagging and paint.
• Identify safety concerns in immediate work environment.
• Work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard stairs, kneel for cable layouts, lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 40 lbs.
• Willing to travel up to 10% to various work sites.
• Work onsite in Chesapeake, VA.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to fabricate and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies.
• Perform work with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Work on-board U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in challenging conditions.

Skills

Secret clearance

2 years experience

Physical strength (lift up to 50 lbs)

Follow safety procedures

Ability to travel up to 10%

Read blueprints/diagrams

Operate light machinery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Firewatch certification

Cable Installer certification

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love engaging in manual projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring a Mechanical Assembler (Mid-Level) to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US. Navy with equipment, and C5ISR system installations located in the beautiful surrounds of Norfolk, Virginia.

Serco supports our US Naval Ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Military. You will join an amazing team to fabricate, and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques. You will also play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations, which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.

In this role, you will:

• Follow blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to fabricate and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies.

• Perform work with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field.

• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Work on-board U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation and the like and 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:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

• A High School Diploma or GED

• 2 years of relevant experience

• The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation, and pass a drug screening.

• The ability to obtain a Firewatch and Cable Installer certification.

• A combination of experience in the following areas:

• Ability to bolt/unbolt cableways, deck plates & equipment

• Drill holes (with supervision)

• Operate light machinery/ equipment (with training)

• Position, join, align, wrap & seal pipe & conduit sections

• Ability to follow directions of senior employees

• Carry equipment & clean spaces

• Remove lagging & paint

• The ability to Identify safety concerns in immediate work environment

• Sound technical knowledge base of discipline’s standard concepts, principles, and techniques.

• The ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift up to 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.

• The ability and bewilling to travel up to 10% to various work sites.

• The ability to work independently, in a team environment and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines.

• The ability to work onsite in Chesapeake, VA.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An active DoD Secret Clearance

• An OSHA Certification

• Shipboard experience

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 range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees 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

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] .