K45/X43 PST FOREMAN-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Details

Req ID: 49816 | Team: K45 ISCVN PROD TRADES | Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes | Full‑Time | Shift: 1st | Relocation Assistance: None | Virtual/Telework: Not eligible | Travel Requirements: 10%–25% of the time | Clearance Required: No

Salary Range: $92,000.00 to $117,000.00 (estimated base pay; final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors). Sign‑on Bonus: $5,000 for Foreman new hires (including current Newport News Shipbuilding employees).

About HII Newport News Shipbuilding

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia with more than 25,000 employees. We are 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 workforce spans skilled trades, project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject‑matter experts, and system users, all collaborating at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships.

The Role

Supervises, assigns, coordinates, and evaluates semi‑skilled and skilled trades personnel based on skill, experience, and job knowledge. Responsibilities include:

• Training employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
• Recommending and assisting in the development of training procedures to enhance skill and productivity.
• Translating broad strategies into practical action plans and ensuring staff are trained to execute them.
• Ensuring compliance with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• Overseeing manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have significant financial impact.
• Monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts while supervising qualified trades staff.

Qualifications

• Must Have: One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Apprentice Certification
  • High School diploma plus 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience
  • Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical field plus 3 years relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade, or military experience
• Nice to Have: Minimum of 5 years of technical work documents, nuclear quality control, and radcon experience.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine services
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• 401(k) savings plan options
• Financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships
• Additional benefits may vary by division or work location

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $92,000 – $117,000 per year, with final compensation determined by experience and qualifications. A $5,000 sign‑on bonus is offered to eligible Foreman new hires.

Schedule & Travel

Full‑time position on the 1st shift. Travel required 10%–25% of the time.