FOREMAN OUTSIDE MACHINIST

Full-time position with multiple shift options. No relocation assistance available. Not eligible for telework or travel.

About the Role

Supervises, assigns, coordinates, and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel based on their skill, experience, and job knowledge. Responsibilities include supervising and training employees to improve work quality and quantity, recommending training to enhance skills and productivity, and assisting in the development of training procedures. Translates broad strategies into practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to execute them.

Accountable for complying with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings and procedures. Oversees manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact on company performance. Supervises qualified trades staff and monitors job and budget performance across all shifts.

Requires thorough technical knowledge of the trade in the area of responsibility and a solid educational foundation, typically gained through successful completion of an Apprentice program or equivalent education and training. Candidates without an Apprentice Certificate or equivalent should have a minimum of 3 years of trade experience, preferably with exposure to production planning and support functions. Must be able to supervise, motivate, and train employees, with strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Specific technical, medical, and physical requirements may apply depending on the assigned area. Additional management responsibilities are outlined in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 (SBMC 0001).

Requirements

• Must have one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree or Apprentice Certificate, OR
  • High School diploma and 4 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience, OR
  • Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical field and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade, and/or military experience
• Internal candidates must meet the following criteria:
  • Superior attendance and disciplinary record
  • No more than 3 unexcused absences in the last 180 days
  • No safety DANS resulting in disciplinary layoff in the last 180 days
  • No more than 2 total DANS in the last 180 days (excluding lost tool incidents)
• Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Apprentice Certificate, OR High School diploma and 6 years of related trade experience
• Strong working knowledge of the ship construction process, with an emphasis on machinery
• Experience as a work leaderman and/or performing Supervisor Re-Rate duties

About the Company

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. With over 11,000 employees, Ingalls has designed, built, and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard for nearly 85 years. As the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, Ingalls is simultaneously building four classes of ships and has pioneered the development of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface fleet.

HII builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. The diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; AI/ML experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, HII is a values and ethics-driven organization prioritizing safety and well-being.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• On-site health centers and telemedicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K) with financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary depending on division or work location.