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Welder - 26402

HII
Bremerton, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025 CLOSED ON 1/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder - 26402 position at HII?

Requisition Number: 26402

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $54,080.00

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.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Summary

Join 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. Work includes daily activities of physical labor in an industrial and shipboard environment. Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required. This is a full-time position, located in Bremerton, WA.

What You Will Do

  • Assist ESU by utilizing various welding techniques on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo-handling systems, and related equipment such as aircraft elevators, weapons elevators, and vertical stores conveyors.
  • Engage in physical labor within an industrial and shipboard setting on a daily basis.
  • Responsible for creating and utilizing technical work documents, including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, ship check reports, and final task completion reports.
  • Uses Brazing and / or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
  • Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

What You Must Have

  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
  • Experience with SMAW (Stick) welding Carbon Steel/HY100/HY80 and experience with GTAW (TIG) welding Carbon Steel/Stainless Steel/Copper Nickel.
  • Experience Brazing with Grade III Silver Solder.
  • Experience performing fit-up of Piping and Structural Components.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain base access, Security Clearance, and must be a US Citizen.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed oral and written instructions, schematics or drawings, technical documents, and to conduct activities in a safe manner.
  • Must be able to calibrate, and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
  • Experience Using Hand Tools i.e. Wrenches, Hammers, grinders Cutting Torches, ETC.
  • Experience using Shop Machinery i.e. Saws, Drills, Pedestal Grinders, ETC.
  • Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and a J-1 Eye Test.
  • Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.

Bonus Points For...

  • Production welder experience while in the Navy or working as a civilian production welder supporting Navy ship repair or new construction.
  • Completion of a formal course of Vocational or Navy welding training and certification.
  • A current or active security clearance.

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 scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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