MECH TECH G 2 / FORKLIFT OPERATOR
U.S. Citizenship required. Multiple shifts available. No relocation assistance provided. On-site work only; not eligible for telework or travel.
About the Role
Operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment such as small lathes, power mills, extruding machines, drills or punch presses, power brakes, shears or saws. May set up machining machines and make adjustments, and perform maintenance on machines. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience
- Apprentice graduate or Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 1 year of related experience
- Certification may be required
About the Company
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With over 25,000 employees, including multi-generational shipbuilders, NNS brings together a diverse and innovative team—from skilled trades to engineers, software developers, and project managers—to design, manufacture, and integrate the world’s most advanced naval ships.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
- On-site health centers and telemedicine
- Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
- 401K savings plan options with financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Some benefits may vary depending on division or work location.