SHIPFITTER TRAINEE - 3 WEEK UNPAID TRAINING PROGRAM (7AM-3:30PM)
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$60k–$62k/yr
Entry level
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Skills: Technical support, Data compilation, Engineering documentation, Mathematical calculations, Data analysis
Req ID: 49494 Team: X11 FITTERS Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No -…
Skills: Shipfitting, Steel fabrication, Tack welding, Blueprint reading, Metal cutting
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Skills: Training design, Instructional delivery, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Ship design
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Req ID: 49462 Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Opportunit…
Skills: Electrical principles, Electronic principles, Mechanical principles, System assembly, System analysis
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Skills: Systems testing, Test planning, Test procedures, Technical analysis, System level evaluations
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$60k–$62k/yr
Full-time
high school
Medical, Prescription drug, Dental, Vision plan, On-site health centers, Tele-medicine
Posted 10d ago
Apply by Sep 18
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Shipfitter trainees will learn to interpret blueprints and plans to fabricate and assemble steel structures for aircraft carriers and submarines. They will perform tasks such as measuring, cutting, grinding, fitting, and tack welding components in various shipyard environments.
Requirements
Candidates must be willing to complete a 3-week unpaid training program and pass a background investigation and drug screen. The role requires physical ability to perform tasks in confined spaces, at heights, and in all weather conditions.
Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $59,675.20 to $62,067.20
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in Shipfitting.
Newport News Shipbuilding has partnered with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local Virginia community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer several course-to-hire Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs for individuals interested in learning a trade and working full-time for Newport News Shipbuilding. Courses are offered once a month with 6-15 students per class. The Shipfitter Trainee program is offered at Camp Community College (Suffolk, VA), Virginia Peninsula Community College (Hampton, VA), or Tidewater Community College (Portsmouth, VA). Each (UNPAID) program is 3-weeks (120 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday thru Friday).
Shipfitters, often referred to as "carpenters" of shipbuilding or "artists of steel" are essential for interpreting blueprints and plans to fabricate and assemble the steel structures of aircraft carriers and submarines. They use a variety of tools to measure, cut, grind, fit, align, and tack weld components, ranging from small parts to large sub-assemblies and super lifts that form the ship’s structural body. In addition to fabricating external structures, shipfitters construct all interior components, including hatches, doors, and bulkheads completing the steel work on the vessel.
At NNS, shipfitters undergo training and qualification at the shipyard’s state of the art welding school. Their skills will be applied in multiple locations across the shipyard including shops, concrete and metal structures, dry docks, and aboard ships in support of new construction, ship repair, and overhaul.
Working at Newport News Shipbuilding often involves performing tasks in various weather conditions, at extreme heights on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms and in small, confined spaces such as tanks, compartments, or voids in a ship. These environments require a strong focus on safety, precision, and adaptability, as well as physical agility and comfort working in challenging conditions.
Must be able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday)
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
Must be able to perform overhead work
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
Must be able to perform work outdoors, year- round, in all weather conditions
Must be able to work at extreme heights
Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
Must be willing to work any shift
Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
Nice to Have
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
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.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
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.
Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those 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.
For more than 85 years, the shipbuilders of Ingalls Shipbuilding have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the U.S. Navy.
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