Outside Machinist / Mechanic -Master tradesperson 3 - 21097

Who We Are

When a U.S. Navy ship needs repairs, they call us.  As the top ranked defense contractor on Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers, HII Mission Technologies is committed to serving our employees, our communities, our service members, and our nation!  We offer competitive benefits, education reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Join HII and the RCOH group in Newport News, VA as we keep the most powerful Navy the world has known afloat and ready to serve.  RCOH trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization.  The selected Outside Machinist/Mechanic candidate will support RCOH, working closely with our skilled trades teams, on surface ships, utilizing various tools of the trade, removing, installing and upgrading industrial systems and equipment.  

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Install, operate, maintain, repair and modify equipment and mounting structure.
• Assist in a variety of installation, maintenance and technical support on products such as shipboard systems, integrated systems and related equipment at company, customer and/or field locations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
• Apply understanding of production and processes to assignments.
• Perform a variety of simple and complicated tasks related to shipboard maintenance.
• Perform duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
• Must have experience installing, maintaining and repairing structural and mechanical systems and associated equipment.
• Must have experience using various power tools and measurement devices.
• Must have the ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints, technical drawings and/or technical manuals.
• Must have knowledge of safety and quality control steps and procedures.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous shipboard experience. 
• Candidates who have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school, apprenticeship program or a skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
• Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance a plus.
• OSHA 10 Maritime Certification 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. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.