CRANE OPERATOR
HII, Newport News, VA, United States
Company Overview
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. The division employs more than 25,000 across a variety of specialties.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will operate various bridge and gantry cranes, ensuring safe and efficient lift operations. Responsibilities include:
Perform basic math calculations, including area, volume, weight, and center of gravity, for load assessments.
Operate cranes according to safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
Use universal hand signals to coordinate crane operation with crew.
Work assigned shift as production needs require.
Qualifications
Must Have:
Ability to climb, work at heights, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Proficiency in basic math skills (area, volume, weight, center of gravity).
Availability to work the assigned shift based on production demand.
Nice to Have:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience operating bridge and gantry cranes with a capacity greater than 10 tons.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices.
On‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, and wellness resources.
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.
Other benefits may vary by division or location.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions.
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HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. The division employs more than 25,000 across a variety of specialties.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will operate various bridge and gantry cranes, ensuring safe and efficient lift operations. Responsibilities include:
Perform basic math calculations, including area, volume, weight, and center of gravity, for load assessments.
Operate cranes according to safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
Use universal hand signals to coordinate crane operation with crew.
Work assigned shift as production needs require.
Qualifications
Must Have:
Ability to climb, work at heights, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Proficiency in basic math skills (area, volume, weight, center of gravity).
Availability to work the assigned shift based on production demand.
Nice to Have:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience operating bridge and gantry cranes with a capacity greater than 10 tons.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices.
On‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, and wellness resources.
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.
Other benefits may vary by division or location.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions.
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