Marine AC&R Mechanic

Date: Feb 20, 2026

Location: Pearl Harbor, HI, Hawaii, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 27248

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $58,058.00 - $63,856.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Summary

For over a century, HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navy’s most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navy’s readiness! We are seeking a Marine Mechanic with AC&R experience to serve on our SEMAT EQOL team located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This Marine Mechanic will be responsible for performing mechanical maintenance and mechanical maintenance training to assist shipboard personnel in the operation, maintenance and repair of specific items of galley, laundry, and mess-decks equipment onboard USN Surface Ships.

What You Will Do

• Perform maintenance on galley and mess-decks air conditioning and refrigeration units onboard ships.
• Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work directions to others. May provide direction and lead others.
• May manage one or more multiple jobs. Complete comprehension of specialty trades functions and tools. Perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks.
• Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
• Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management. May perform quality inspections on finished product. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

What You Must Have

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Confidential security clearance.
• Must have shipboard mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret equipment and system ship drawings and ship technical documents and manuals.
• Must be competent in the use of mechanical equipment and tools in corrective repair efforts in order to accomplish ship repairs.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be physically able to climb and work on ships in an industrial environment.
• Start date contingent upon approved CAC ID base access, which is required for this position and continued employment.

Bonus Points For...

• Recent Marine AC&R shipboard experience on USN ships.
• A previous or current EPA certification.
• Prefer technical/professional certifications.
• A current, valid DOD Confidential security clearance or higher.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Our 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.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.