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Advanced Mechanical Assembler Serco is looking for Advanced Mechanical Assemblers to join a high-profile and challenging project supporting the US Navy in Norfolk, VA. The Advanced 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
  • 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 obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.
  • The ability to obtain an OSHA
ability to get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift. The Ability to obtain Forklift minimum of 5 years of experience using power tools, assembling both large scale and intricate mechanical assemblies. The ability to obtain a Firewatch and Cable Installer minimum 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 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. The ability to work in Newport News, VA.Additional desired experience and skills: Active DoD Secret clearanceOSHA 10 certification

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Occupation

Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Industry

Ship Building and Repairing

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