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CRANE RIGGER

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News, VA, United States


CRANE RIGGER
Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Apr 20, 2026

Req ID: 46657

Team: O53 LOGISTICS

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

The Role
The selected candidate will function as a rigger for various shipyard cranes. Ability to perform basic math skills to include simple area, volume, weight calculations and center of gravity

Must Have

The ability to climb, work at heights and lift a minimum of 50 lbs is required.

Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.

Nice to Have

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Benefits
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. 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. Some benefits may vary depending on your 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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