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Mechanic/Outside Machinist (Mastertradesperson 2) - 26104

HII
Newport News, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Nov 2025
💰 $50,000/yr($35,776/yr$50,000/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 26104 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $35,776.00 - $50,000.00 

Security Clearance: None  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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

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.

What You Must Have

  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
  • Candidate must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
  • Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Candidate must have experience installing, maintaining and repairing structural and mechanical systems and associated equipment.
  • Candidate must have experience using various power tools and measurement devices.
  • Candidate must have the ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints, technical drawings and/or technical manuals.
  • Candidate must have knowledge of safety and quality control steps and procedures.
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain

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