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K45/X11 FOREMAN-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

HII, Newport News, VA, United States


Req ID: 46796

Team: K45 ISCVN PROD TRADES

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding – the largest industrial employer in Virginia, responsible for designing, building, and refueling U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines.

The Role

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 the 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 and monitors job and budget performance for all shifts.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $5,000 sign‑on bonus to Foreman new hires. Job seekers who apply on qualifying requisitions are eligible for the sign‑on bonus. The sign‑on bonus is for all Foreman new hires, including current Newport News Shipbuilding employees.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree OR

Apprentice Certification OR

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

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

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices

On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine

Wellness resources and employee assistance programs

Savings plan options (401(k)) and financial education and planning tools

Life insurance and tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships

Additional benefits may vary depending on specific division or work location

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.

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