Mechanical Technician A3, Blaster

Job overview

The Mechanical Technician A3, Blaster role is onsite in Goose Creek, SC. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the C100 Production team at Newport News Shipbuilding, which builds and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The role prepares surfaces for painting by washing, stripping, masking, cleaning, and applying chemical treatments and conversion coats. This work prepares details, assemblies, and structures for subsequent finishing and production steps.

What you'll do

• Prepare surfaces for painting through washing, stripping, and masking
• clean interior and exterior surfaces as required
• perform basic brush, dip, and spray stripper operations
• mix and apply cleaners, brighteners, and solvents
• and apply conversion coats to details, assemblies, and structures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mechanical technician

blaster

surface preparation

painting preparation

chemical application

production

full-time

multiple shifts

goose creek sc

huntington ingalls industries

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans
• on-site health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• 401(k) savings options
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• and education scholarships.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship. The posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent and specified additional education and/or related experience, or an apprentice graduate/associate degree in a relevant discipline with related experience; certification may be required.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.