Mechanic - 27447

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 44,808 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Newport News is looking for a Mechanic Mastertradesperson 3 to support the safety of US Navy ships. This role involves installing, operating, and maintaining equipment at the shipyard while ensuring quality work according to technical documentation. Candidates must have related experience and the ability to work in challenging conditions. Competitive benefits and support for continuous career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High School education or Trade School or equivalent, and 2-6+ years of related experience.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Prior Navy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain maintenance repairs on equipment.
• Interface with customers and manage subcontractors.
• Provide work direction and develop technical documents.

Skills

Experience with air hydraulic system

Rebuilding pumps and valves

Ability to work in confined spaces

Operating hydraulics

Education

High School education or Trade School

Tools

Hand tools as designated per trades specialty

Job description

Anticipated Salary Range: $44,808.00-$65,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

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.

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.

Join HII Mission Technologies as a Mechanic Mastertradesperson 3 and make an impact on the safety of our US Navy ships. As a Mechanic Mastertradesperson 3 at HII you will provide task support by install, operate, maintain maintenance repairs and technical support on equipment at the Newport News, Shipyard!

Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments. Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others. Performs a variety of complicated and non routine tasks. Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2-6+ years of related experience. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Experience with air hydraulic system.
• Rebuilding pumps and valves of various types.
• Must be able to operate hydraulics.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Preferred Requirements

• Prefer Aircraft and Weapons Elevator technician experience on CVN class ships.
• Prefer technical/professional certifications.
• Prior Navy experience 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. Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions. 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.

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.