X65 FOREMAN-2ND SHIFT-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Req ID: 50462 | Team: X65 OPIP MECHANICAL | Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding | U.S. Citizenship Required | Full‑Time, 2nd Shift | No relocation assistance | Not eligible for telework | No travel required | No clearance required to start

About the role

With more than 25,000 employees – including third‑, fourth‑ and even fifth‑generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re 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 diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi‑skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge
• Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed
• Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures
• Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans
• Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc.
• Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance
• Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts

Qualifications

Must have one of the following:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Apprentice Certification
• High School diploma and 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience
• Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical field and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade, and/or military experience

Pay

Salary range: $92,000.00 to $117,000.00 (estimated base pay; final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors)

Schedule

Full‑time, 2nd shift

Benefits

• $5,000 sign‑on bonus for Foreman new hires (current NNS employees also eligible)
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K) with financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships