Journeyman Elevator Mechanic (Mastertradesperson 3)

Company: Huntington Ingalls Industries
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionRequisition Number: 7620Required Travel: 0 - 10%Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-ExemptHours Per Week: 40Security Clearance: Ability to ObtainLevel of Experience: MidJob DescriptionJoin our Elevator Support Unit (ESU)! The position will support contracted skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators and Aircraft Elevators and their systems on U.S. Navy ships.The selected candidate will support ESU by performing a variety of skilled trades, maintenance and technical tasks on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo handling systems and associated equipment, including aircraft elevators, weapons elevators and vertical stores conveyors. Selected candidate will work closely with higher level employee in specialized assignments. May train/assist other employees/navy personal on shipboard systems and day-to-day operation. Work includes daily activities of physical labor in an industrial and shipboard environment. Your accomplishments will make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and America's national defense! Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required. #LI-MJ1 *TL *MVEssential Job Responsibilities Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment. Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as shipboard systems, integrated systems and related equipment/software at company, customer and/or field locations. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time. Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments. Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others. Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks. Develops and uses 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. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment. Minimum Qualifications Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related experience. Must have experience performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and testing of mechanical systems on marine vessels. Must be able to read blueprints, technical manuals and/or related technical documents. Must be capable and have knowledge of using various mechanical industrial tools such as precision measuring instruments, minor rigging equipment, portable power units and mechanical fastening devices or equivalent. Must have experience conducting on-site installation of equipment while following established safety, qualify control & testing procedures. Must be able to calibrate, and make minor repairs on tools/equipment. Must be able to obtain/maintain base access credentials. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be able to provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty. Preferred Requirements Experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of marine hydraulic systems highly desired. Prior Shipboard experience preferred, prior experience on elevators or similar equipment is highly desired. Experience on Advance Weapons Elevator (AWE) Systems a plus. Candidates who hold a current or active DoD confidential clearance or higher preferred. Candidate with related technical training, degrees and/or certifications preferred. Physical RequirementsMust 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.This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness. And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit: [ Link removed ] -Click here to apply to Journeyman Elevator Mechanic (Mastertradesperson 3) - 7620.HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.Job Requirements

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