Jobs · OTHR · Virginia

X11 BURNER

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · Newport News, VA · 2 mo ago
OTHR$57k–$85k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Burner to join our team of shipbuilders. The successful candidate will be responsible for making critical ship and module cuts using a variety of hand and track-driven equipment, ensuring precise alignment for proper installation of ship components and modules.

Responsibilities

  • Operate hand torches, IK12, IK72, and Koike mod drive burning machines to produce high-quality cuts
  • Determine proper tooling for each job, including choice of torch tip size and fuel flow settings
  • Interface with fellow shipbuilders, other trades, and ship management to ensure project success
  • Become proficient in the use of bevel gauges, squares, and rulers to establish precision machine setups
  • Work safely with a high degree of accuracy to produce final cuts

Requirements

  • Ability to work in extreme temperature environment
  • Ability to work at extreme heights or in very confined spaces
  • Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
  • Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs

Skills

  • Previous experience in the construction industry or manufacturing environment (e.g., erecting structures, reading blueprints, framing houses)
  • Previous metal fabrication experience and shipbuilding experience preferred
  • Strong burning background with knowledge of correct tooling choice
  • Ability to understand construction plans and general construction principles
  • Honest, dependable, thorough, and strong work ethic
  • Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Benefits

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.

Pay

The anticipated salary range is $57,283.20 to $85,196.80. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

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