Requisition Number: 21086 Required Travel: 26 - 50% Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Hours Per Week: 40 Anticipated Salary Range: $44,885.00 - $54,080.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Mid
Who We AreJoin our Elevator Support Unit (ESU)! The position will support contracted skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators and Aircraft Elevators and their systems on U.S. Navy ships. The selected candidate will support ESU by performing a variety of skilled trades, maintenance and technical tasks on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo handling systems and associated equipment, including aircraft elevators, weapons elevators and vertical stores conveyors. Work includes daily activities of physical labor in an industrial and shipboard environment. Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required. This position is located in San Diego, CA.
What You Will Do - Provides welding support certified in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) on Plate or Pipe.
- Uses Brazing and / or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
- Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Ensures shop safety and housekeeping are followed
- Ensures all materials and equipment are properly and safely stored, protected, and maintained
- Recognizes, set ups, and operates hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
What You Must Have - Must have High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
- Current or prior experience welding Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)/Stick, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)/TIG, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/MIG.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS badge, Security Clearance, and must be a US Citizen.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed oral and written instructions, schematics or drawings, technical documents, and to conduct activities in a safe manner.
- Must be able to calibrate, and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
- Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedure appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Preferred: Bonus Points For... - 4 - 8 years experience as a Production Welder preferred.
- Production welder experience while in the Navy or working as a civilian production welder supporting Navy ship repair or new construction
- Completion of a formal course of Vocational or Navy welding training and certification.
Physical RequirementsMust 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's Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today's connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned, autonomous systems; LVC solutions; platform modernization; and critical nuclear operations. Together, HII's domain expertise and advanced technologies support mission partners anywhere around the globe. For more information, visit tsd.huntingtoningalls.com. HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. Working at 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; onsite health, vision and dental at some locations; 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. HII is committed to cultivating an inclusive company culture to promote collaboration and enhance creativity by hiring a diverse work force. HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.