Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Overview

The Marine Welder position at HII involves supporting skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators and Aircraft Elevators on U.S. Navy ships. The role requires welding expertise and offers a full-time opportunity in Chesapeake, VA, with potential travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, sets up, and operates hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly.

Requirements

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.
• Current or prior experience welding SMAW/Stick, GTAW/TIG, and GMAW/MIG.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS badge and Security Clearance, and must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed oral and written instructions, schematics or drawings.
• Must be able to calibrate, and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies and regulations.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be able to demonstrate welding ability on needed processes through qualification testing.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• This position does not provide relocation assistance.
• Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required.