Junior Mechanical Assembler (Newport News, VA)

Serco

  • Newport News, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Position DescriptionIf you love engaging in manual projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring a Junior Mechanical Assembler to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US. Navy with equipment, and C5ISR system installations located in the beautiful surroundings of Newport News, Virginia.Serco supports our US Naval Ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Military. You will join an amazing team to fabricate, and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniquesYou will also play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations, which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.In this role, you will:
  • Follow blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to fabricate and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies.
  • Perform work with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field.
  • Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Work on-board U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation and the like and with equipment where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, muscle strains, serious injury, or death.
ABOUT OUR SSM WORK!GET TO KNOW YOUR RECRUITER!QualificationsTo be successful in these roles, you will have:
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation, and pass a drug screening.
  • The ability to obtain a Firewatch and Cable Installer certification.
  • 2 years of Shipboard experience.
  • 2 years of combined experience in the following areas:
  • Ability to bolt/unbolt cableways, deck plates & equipment
  • Drill holes (with supervision)
  • Operate light machinery/ equipment (with training)
  • Position, join, align, wrap & seal pipe & conduit sections
  • Ability to follow directions of senior employees
  • Carry equipment & clean spaces
  • Remove lagging & paint
  • The ability to Identify safety concerns in immediate work environment
  • Sound technical knowledge base of discipline’s standard concepts, principles, and techniques.
  • The ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift up to 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.
  • The ability and bewilling to travel up to 10% to various work sites.
  • The ability to work independently, in a team environment and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines.
  • The ability to work in Newport News, VA.
Additional desired experience and skills:
  • An active DoD Secret Clearance
  • An OSHA Certification
If you are interested in supporting and working with our Systems Integration and Installation Business and joining a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!Company OverviewSerco 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.To review Serco benefits please visit: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our .Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email .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 characteristics.

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