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This Job Listing is for recent or upcoming 2023 High School Graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $1000 sign-on bonus to entry - level sheet metal hires. In addition, NNS is offering $1000 in relocation bonus to Entry level sheet metal hires that live 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA. Job seekers who apply until August 31, 2023, are eligible for the sign-on and relocation bonus. Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more. The sign-on bonus is for external new hires. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are ineligible for the sign-on bonus.
As a sheet metal worker, you will first be qualified through the shipyards state of the art welding school. The Sheet Metal Department is a highly versatile team of craftsmen that are responsible for fabricating, assembling and installing a wide variety of Components on Aircraft Carriers, Submarines and other Surface Ships. These sheet metal components include, but are not limited to ventilation systems, metal joiner bulkheads and framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders and handrails, foundations, weapons spaces and wet spaces. As a sheet metal worker, you will perform work governed by detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines. The tools of the trade include a variety of hand tools and power tools/equipment to include drills, rivet guns, grinders, miter saws, band saws, nibblers, plasma arc cutters, rollers, shears, press brakes and CNC fabricators. The Sheet Metal Department will provide formal and on the job training (basic sheet metal/tack welding) as well as any job specific training requirements.
X32 Sheet Metal Trade Video: https://youtu.be/Ht130D-oD3Y
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces. Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and must take and pass a respirator fit test. Must be able to work indoors/outdoors year-round in all weather conditions. Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs. Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
Preferred Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Who We Are - About HII
EEO Statement:
HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
This Job Listing is for recent or upcoming 2023 High School Graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $1000 sign-on bonus to entry - level sheet metal hires. In addition, NNS is offering $1000 in relocation bonus to Entry level sheet metal hires that live 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA. Job seekers who apply until August 31, 2023, are eligible for the sign-on and relocation bonus. Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more. The sign-on bonus is for external new hires. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are ineligible for the sign-on bonus.
As a sheet metal worker, you will first be qualified through the shipyards state of the art welding school. The Sheet Metal Department is a highly versatile team of craftsmen that are responsible for fabricating, assembling and installing a wide variety of Components on Aircraft Carriers, Submarines and other Surface Ships. These sheet metal components include, but are not limited to ventilation systems, metal joiner bulkheads and framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders and handrails, foundations, weapons spaces and wet spaces. As a sheet metal worker, you will perform work governed by detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines. The tools of the trade include a variety of hand tools and power tools/equipment to include drills, rivet guns, grinders, miter saws, band saws, nibblers, plasma arc cutters, rollers, shears, press brakes and CNC fabricators. The Sheet Metal Department will provide formal and on the job training (basic sheet metal/tack welding) as well as any job specific training requirements.
X32 Sheet Metal Trade Video: https://youtu.be/Ht130D-oD3Y
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces. Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and must take and pass a respirator fit test. Must be able to work indoors/outdoors year-round in all weather conditions. Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs. Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
Preferred Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Req ID: 29164
- Department: X32 SHEET METAL DEPT
- Entity: NN SHIPBUILDING (0265)
- Travel Required: No
- Shift: Multiple
- Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
- Education: None
- Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
- US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
- Clearance Type: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Who We Are - About HII
EEO Statement:
HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
