Interior Communications - Master Tradesperson (SkillBridge Intern) - 18125

Summary

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII.

Objective

For this internship, the SkillBridge intern will train as an Interior Communications - Master Tradesperson within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning Master Tradesperson basics and principles.  The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.

Desired End State (3-4 month target)

• At the end of four months, the intern will be able to develop skills needed to be presented with a problem, design solutions, fabricate the solutions, test the product, and make alterations based on feedback. 
• The intern will develop a good understanding of the tradesperson equipments. This includes:
  • Operation, configuration, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem on 1MC, 3MC and 5MC systems onboard Naval ships.
  • Learn to schedule, report, and brief customers and senior management of work progress.
  • Have the ability to read blue prints and research Technical Manuals.

• Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Assumptions/Restrictions

• If candidate is selected and approved, SkillBridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; HII Mission Technologies will fund all travel costs.
• SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active confidential Security Clearance.
• SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.

Program of Instruction

Training Locations:  Norfolk, VA 

Training Plan

Phase 1 - Basics

• Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization.
• Week 2: Introduction to the various equipment used within the shop as well as the applicable safety measures required for operations and presence within the shop.
• Week 3: Intro to basic equipment operations and maintenance
• Week 4: Intro to historical problems presented and solutions designed, fabricated and tested to solve the particular problem

Phase 2 – Designing a Solution

• Week 5: Familiarization with procedure development process when a discrepancy is presented
• Week 6: Familiarization with drawings and schematics Process
• Week 7: Familiarization with part Selection
• Week 8: Operating equipment to execute design (week 1 of 2)
• Week 9: Operating equipment to execute design (week 2 of 2)

Phase 3 – Testing, Quality, Customer Feedback

• Week 10: Creating test procedure for the equipment
• Week 11: Execute testing and quality checks
• Week 12: Engage with customer for final product feedback
• Week 13: Author, review, and edit analysis reports and product alterations if required

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Minimum Qualifications

Must be Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty military service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.

• Must possess a Confidential or higher security clearance

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.