Welder Journeyman (Mastertradesperson 4)

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Date: Sep 25, 2025

Location: San Diego, CA, California, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 25582 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $54,755.00 - $67,662.40 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

 

Summary

For over a century, HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navy’s most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navy’s readiness! We are seeking a Journeyman level Marine Welder to provide support at South West Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Product Family located in San Diego, CA. This Journeyman Welder will be responsible for welding tasks, provide structural and non-structural welding services in-shop and aboard ships. This includes hot work operations, component repair, fabrication and metal forming, pipefitting, and ship-fitting. Welder will also perform accommodation ladder/ship’s gangway disassembly, assessment, and component repair to support U.S. Navy operations in San Diego, CA.

What You Will Do

  • Conduct in-shop and on-board welding, including structural and non-structural tasks, hot work, and fabrication.

  • Repair and maintain accommodation ladders and ship's gangways to support U.S. Navy operations.

  • Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others.
  • May provide direction and lead others and May manage one or more multiple jobs.
  • Completes comprehension of specialty trades functions and tools. 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.
  • May perform quality inspections on finished product. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

What You Must Have

  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.
  • Must have at least 6 years of experience with pipe bender, universal iron worker, plate shear, portable plasma cutter, oxygen/acetylene torch, drill press, horizontal band saw, vertical band saw, pipe notcher, finger brake, disc/belt sander, operated various GTAW/SMAW/GMAW welding machines, slip roll forming/bending machine, and portable electrical, pneumatic, and hand tools.
  • Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain CAC ID base access and DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain welding qualifications per the following list within ninety (90) calendar days of starting:
    • GMAW aluminum plate 5356 in the vertical/horizontal/overhead positions.
    • SMAW steel plate 11018 in the vertical/horizontal/overhead positions.
    • GTAW aluminum plate 5356 in the vertical/horizontal/overhead positions.
    • GTAW 2-1/2” steel pipe 70S2 and RN-82 in the 6G position.
    • SMAW steel plate 8N12 in the vertical/horizontal/overhead positions.
    • As required by assignment: Grade III and Grade V Brazing in the vertical/horizontal positions, to include face-feed and insert type fittings.
  • Must be able to complete training and ceritifications within ninety (90) calendar days of starting:
    • OHSA 10hrs
    • CPR
    • Fall protection training
    • Low speed vehicle training (operation of carts)
    • PQS 301 Craftman qualification
  • May be required to obtain forklift license depending on shop need.
  • Must obtain and maintain Marine Chemist Certification. 
  • Start date contingent upon approval of base access which is required for this position and continued employment. 

Preferred: Bonus Points For

  • A current, valid DoD confidential clearance or higher. 
  • MIG, TIG, ARC Welder and Brazing certifications. 

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.

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.

 

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

 

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.