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K96/X18 RMS2 FOREMAN-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, VA, United States


Foreman - K96 Columbia Production Trades (Newport News Shipbuilding)
Req ID: 46276; Full-time 1st shift; US Citizenship required; No relocation assistance available; No telework; No travel required.

Overview
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, 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.

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

Bachelor’s Degree

Apprentice

High School and 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades or military experience

Associate’s Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade or military experience

Bonus
$5,000 sign-on bonus for new hires that meet qualifying requisitions. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees also eligible.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices

On-site health center, tele-medicine, wellness resources

Employee assistance program

401(k) savings plan options

Financial education and planning tools

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts including early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Additional benefits may vary depending on location or work division.

EEO Statement
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, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Accommodation
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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