MECH TECH D 3 (ELECTRICIAN)
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Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring a MECH TECH D 3 (ELECTRICIAN). The role involves repairing, constructing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining routine electrical systems and equipment, as well as modifying, aligning, calibrating, designing, programming, and testing them. The technician also cuts, threads, bends, couples, and straps conduit, inspects circuits for shielding and grounding, and tests equipment for safety and efficiency.
Key focus areas include Repair routine electrical systems and equipment, Construct routine electrical systems and equipment, and Install routine electrical systems and equipment.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, 5 Years Additional Education And/Or Related Experience, and Apprentice Graduate. Important skills include Electrical System Repair, Electrical System Construction, Electrical System Installation, Electrical System Troubleshooting, Electrical System Maintenance, and Electrical System Modification. Preferred (not required): Control Systems, Industrial Infrastructure, and Production Equipment.
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MECH TECH D 3 (ELECTRICIAN)
Location:
Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States
Date: Aug 5, 2026
Req ID: 46775
Team: C100 PRODUCTION
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: to
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
Repairs, constructs, installs, troubleshoots, and maintains routine electrical systems and equipment. Modifies, aligns, calibrates, designs, programs, installs, tests, troubleshoots and maintains routine electrical systems and equipment to include control systems, a wide variety of industrial infrastructure and production equipment. Cuts, threads, bends, couples, and straps conduit as required. Troubleshoots electrical malfunctions, inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years additional education and/or related experience; Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience. May require certification.
Nice to Have
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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