Experienced Mechanical Assembler - Newport News, United States - Serco North America

Serco North America

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Newport News, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

We are now offering up to $1,000 signing bonuses for experienced shipboard Mechanical Assemblers

If you love and enjoy engaging in manual projects supporting our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you Serco is looking for Experienced Mechanical Assemblers to join a high-profile and challenging project supporting the US Navy in Newport News, VA.

The Experienced Mechanical Assemblers will be on a dynamic team, supporting our C5ISR system installations. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our Sailors.

SERCO supports the U.S Naval Ships with military and system installations.

You will be part of a team that works closely with the customer and other Serco team members to deliver high technology performed onboard U.S.

Naval Ships and military installations.

In this role, you will:

Follow blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to fabricate and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies.
Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions and reporting malfunctions.
Perform work with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field.
Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Work onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation
Work with equipment where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, muscle strains, serious injury, or death.

Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will have:

A High School Diploma or equivalent
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
The ability to to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.
The ability to obtain an OSHA certification.
The ability to get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift.
The Ability to obtain Forklift certification.
The ability to obtain a Firewatch and Cable Installer certification.
5 years of Shipboard Experience in a related field.
A combination of experience in the following areas:
Read drawings (Beginner)
Drill holes, cut metal, shoot studs & use torque wrench (without supervision)
Assist with HAZMAT control & safety
Ability to bolt/unbolt cableways, deck plates & equipment
Operate light machinery/equipment
Position, join, align, wrap & seal pipe & conduit sections
Carry equipment & clean spaces
Remove lagging & paint
Ability to follow directions of senior employees
A minimum of 5 years of experience using power tools, assembling both large scale and intricate mechanical assemblies.
Experience with reading drawings. (Beginner level)
Demonstrated ability to working with blueprints, assembly drawings and sketches in completing a wide variety of assembly and subassembly tasks.
Experience in the fabrication and precision assembly of various mechanical assemblies.
The ability to work second, or thirds shift as needed and willing to work more than 40 hours work weeks.
The ability to work high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.
Attention to safety (which is critical)
The willingness to travel up to 10% to various work sites.

Additional desired experience and skills:

Active DoD Secret clearance
OSHA 10 certification
Forklift Certification

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply

Company Overview:
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc.

In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation.

We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteri