Trades Assistant (ITSIS) - 20899

​Requisition Number: 20899 

Required Travel: 51 - 75% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $49,920.00 - $54,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret 

Level of Experience: Entry Level 

 

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.

Who We Are

Are you looking to join a team of professionals for a long term secure and rewarding employment opportunity? Then join our System Integration (SI) team whose accomplishments make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and national defense!  

 

We are seeking individuals who are looking to get into the Trades industry by working alongside experienced professionals as a Trades Assistant to help us provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations & installation in the San Diego, CA area as part of the Integrated Training Systems Installation and Sustainment (ITSIS) support contract for the U.S. Navy. This position may involve travel and will pay daily per diem when traveling outside of your designated work area. 

What You Will Do

Assists workers in the skilled maintenance trades. Performs specific or general duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials and tools; cleaning working area, machine, and equipment; and performing other unskilled tasks as directed. Tasks vary. Position may perform specialized machine operations. Performs maintenance and minor repairs to various machines under supervision. May make local pick up and deliveries of supplies and company equipment and material, paint, lag, surface preparation and minor facilities maintenance. Check and return tools from tool room. Assists in receipt and inventory of material, tools and equipment.

What You Must Have

• Must have an Active Secret Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a DBIDS/CAC badge for base access/credentials.

• Must have a High school Diploma or Trades school equivalent (GED) and 0 years' experience.

• Must have experience working in a team environment.

• Must be able to travel.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Bonus Points For....

• Knowledge and/or experience in a trade's specialty in the following areas mechanical, electrical, electronic, welding, HVAC, and fitting.

• Candidates with prior marine and/or industrial experience highly desired.

• Candidates who are currently enrolled or a graduate from and/or completed vocational school or skilled trade certificate programs are preferred.

• Prior fire-watch training and/or experienced desired.

• Candidates with experience reading and using precision measuring tools (i.e. micrometers, slide calipers, indicators, voltage meters, and gages) are preferred.

• OSHA 10 maritime Certification is a plus.

• Candidates possessing a current U.S. Travel passport are preferred.

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. Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

 

 

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 diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

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