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Marine Welder/Mechanic - 27835

HII
Pearl Harbor, HI, Hawaii, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Mar 2026
💰 $54,226/yr($49,289/yr$54,226/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 27835 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $49,289.00 - $54,226.00 

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.

 

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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 Marine Welder/Mechanic to serve on our SEMAT Hawaii team located in Pearl Harbor, HI. This Marine Welder/Mechanic will be responsible for performing welding and mechanical maintenance and training to assist shipboard personnel in the operation, maintenance, and repair of specific items of engineering systems/equipment onboard USN Surface Ships.

What You Will Do

  • Perform welding and mechanical maintenance and training to assist shipboard personnel in the operation, maintenance, and repair of specific items of engineering systems/equipment onboard USN Surface Ships.
  • Master understanding of production and processes.
  • Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors, and ability to provide work direction to others.
  • May manage one or more multiple jobs.
  • Completes comprehension of specialty trades functions and tools. Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks.
  • Develop and use 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 products.
  • Performs duties outside of specialty to completion installation or work assignments.

What You Must Have

  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
  • Must have shipboard marine welding experience (MIG and brazing) and at least 4 years of shipboard maintenance and repair experience.
  • Must be able to read and interpret equipment and systems, ship drawings and ship technical documents and manuals.
  • Must be competent in the use of mechanical equipment and tools in corrective repairs efforts to accomplish ship repairs.
  • Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
  • Must be physically able to climb and work on ships in an industrial environment. 
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Confidential security clearance.
  • Start date contingent upon approval of base access, which is required for this position and continued employment.

Bonus Points For

  • MIG, TIG, ARC Welder and Brazing Certifications.
  • Recent Marine Welder/Mechanic shipboard experience on USN ships.
  • A current, valid DOD Confidential security clearance or higher. 

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 scholarshi

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