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Mechanic (Trades Assistant) -23069

HII
Newport News, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 May 2025
💰 $36,920/yr($23,883/yr$36,920/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 23069 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $23,883.00 - $36,920.00 

Security Clearance: None  

Level of Experience: Entry Level 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
 

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

Who We Are

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Mechanic Trades Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to kick-start their career in mechanical trades and gain valuable hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced mechanics. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our mechanical operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our equipment. The selected candidate will be supporting RCOH Elevator Support Unit (ESU) by working on mechanical systems to assist with refit and fleet modernization of Aircraft Elevators.

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.
  • 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

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Candidate must have strong mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in the mechanical trades.
  • Candidate must be able to follow safety procedures to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD confidential security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
  • Canddiate must be able to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date and maintain credentials throughout employment.
  • Candidate must be able to provide hand tools per trade designation.
  • Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Bonus Points For Having!

  • Candidate with a current or active DoD clearance preferred.
  • OSHA 10 Maritime Certification
  • Knowledge of Navy Tag Out program, NSTM 300, and 3M manual

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

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