Mechanic 2 - 3800

Job Description
A division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
Who We Are

Come join HII! Where hard stuff is done right!

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team! As a Mechanic Technician at HII you will provide task support by assisting workers in the skilled maintenance trades at the Newport News Shipyard!

What You Will Do

• Assists workers in the skilled maintenance trades.
• Ability to perform basic tasks by applying knowledge and use of basic hand tools and portable power tools.
• Must be able to follow instructions/ procedures
• Check and return tools from tool room. Assists in receipt and inventory of material, tools and equipment.
• Must have mechanical knowledge to be able to complete required tasking with limited supervision.
• May be able to identify system and component location based on ships structure.
• Able to apply skills of specialty trades functions and tools.
• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of systems and equipment.
• May have the ability to accurately read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and related forms.
• Must be able to use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures and capture OQE.
• Must have mechanical knowledge to complete tasking with limited supervision.
• May be able to identify system and component location based on ships structure.
• May have knowledge of naval ventilation systems, solenoid valves, cooling coils and ventilation ducting

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.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Knowledge of naval ventilation systems, solenoid valves, cooling coils and ventilation ducting
• Mechanical knowledge to complete tasking with limited supervision

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.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America's largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII's Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII's Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, nuclear and environmental services, and defense and federal solutions. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit: www.huntingtoningalls.com .

Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.