Senior Mechanical Technician (Field Technician 4) - 30570 at HII in Alexandria, VA

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Requisition Number: 30570 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $69,634.00 - $105,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Senior This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Job Description HII is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to work at our Alexandria, Virginia facility. You will provide expertise on a team of capable professionals tasked to manufacture components at prototype to low-volume production capacity for specialized devices and systems in a rapid development environment. The successful candidate will fabricate precision wood, plastic, and composite components per drawings and/or CAD models and work closely with engineering to review designs and assess manufacturability. Essential Job Responsibilities Perform electro/mechanical assembly and all related subtasks. Certifications in J-Standard and IPC may be required. Independently operate all woodworking equipment, including CNC router. Working knowledge of MasterCam may be required. Assist with the set-up and maintenance of the wood & composites labs. Maintain all woodworking equipment per manufacturers recommendations. Independently operate the waterjet. Assist in the finishing lab as required. Support the engineering staff as required. Maintain a safe and organized work area. Comply with all corporate policies and procedures. Must be able to work well both, independently and in a team environment. Minimum Qualifications Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years related experience or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years related experience. 10 years demonstrated experience setting up and operating CNC Mills & Lathes, manual lathes, manual mills, and/or various secondary equipment. 5 years demonstrated experience mechanical skills instruction. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance. Preferred Requirements Previous experience taking a proactive approach to continously improve productivity, quality, safety and shop environment. Experience following preventative mainenance procedures and reporting challenges with equipment to supervisors. Previous experience collaborating and sharing ideas to maximize potential of the team. Physical Requirements May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental fac