Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$51k–$56k/yr
Req ID: 44048 Team: X32 SHEET METAL DEPT Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Opp…
Skills: Sheet Metal Fabrication, Assembly, Installation, Tack Welding, Technical Document Reading
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$84k–$107k/yr
Req ID: 47187 Team: O52 OUTSOURCING AND SUPPLIER OVERSIGHT Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Tele…
Skills: Project Management, Supplier Oversight, Budget Management, Scheduling, Risk Management
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
Ready to make a difference in associates' lives while building your HR expertise? We're hiring an HR Generalist to join our dynamic Human Resources team at our Newport News facility! This role offers the perfect blend of…
Skills: Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Performance Management, Associate Relations, Benefits Administration
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$65k–$100k/yr
Join North Wind At North Wind, we are advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. Our team drives innovation in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, an…
Skills: CNC Programming, 3D CAD, Mastercam, NX, 3D Modeling
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$111k–$139k/yr
Req ID: 47541 Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opp…
Skills: Planning and Scheduling, Cost Monitoring, Budget Management, Manpower Requirements, Process Mapping
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$89k–$110k/yr
Req ID: 47883 Team: E84 NUC PRP-TST ENG Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Oppo…
Skills: Technical Data Analysis, Engineering Documentation, Mathematical Calculations, Flow Charts, Block Diagrams
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$57k–$85k/yr
Req ID: 46450 Team: K40 RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework O…
Skills: Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Non-Destructive Testing, Quality Inspection, Volumetric Inspection
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$37k–$51k/yr
Req ID: 47840 Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Part-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No…
Skills: 2D Modeling, 3D Modeling, AutoCAD, Inventor, CATIA
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$74k–$85k/yr
Req ID: 45779 Team: O43 MAINTENANCE DEPT Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportun…
Skills: Lock Installation, Lock Repair, Key Cutting, Combination Changing, Master Key Systems
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
Req ID: 47732 Team: E86 NUC PRP-CNS&PRC ENG Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunit…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Piping Systems, Hydrostatic Testing, Project Management, ASME Standards
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$70k–$88k/yr
Req ID: 48322 Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No…
Skills: 3D CAD Modeling, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, CATIA, Design Integration
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$83k–$104k/yr
Req ID: 48323 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: AutoCAD, Inventor, NX, CATIA, 3D Modeling
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$59k–$74k/yr
Req ID: 48321 Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No…
Skills: 3D Modeling, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, CATIA, GD&T
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$49k–$62k/yr
Req ID: 48320 Team: E01 ENGRG & DESIGN Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No…
Skills: 3D Modeling, CAD Software, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, CATIA
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$84k–$101k/yr
Req ID: 48324 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 Distribution, Protection Systems, System Integration, Requirement Management, System Engineering
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$89k–$110k/yr
Req ID: 48325 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 Distribution, Protection Systems, System Integration, Requirement Management, System Engineering
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$78k–$98k/yr
Req ID: 48338 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: Welding Engineering, Process Optimization, Quality Control, Troubleshooting, Technical Writing
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$84k–$101k/yr
Req ID: 48330 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: Structural Analysis, Stress Evaluation, Load Path Verification, CATIA, IDEAS
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$89k–$110k/yr
Req ID: 48336 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: Mechanical Design, Hydraulic Systems, Thermal Systems, Technical Writing, MATLAB
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$89k–$110k/yr
Req ID: 48331 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: Structural Analysis, Stress Evaluation, Load Path Verification, FEA Tools, CATIA
Newport News, Virginia, United States • On-site
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Fabricate, assemble, and install various sheet metal components such as ventilation systems and bulkheads on aircraft carriers and submarines. Utilize a wide range of hand tools and power equipment while following detailed technical documents and procedural guidelines.
Candidates must be 18+ years old, US citizens, and capable of passing a physical agility test and background screen. Must be comfortable working at extreme heights, in confined spaces, and in all weather conditions.
Req ID: 44048
Team: X32 SHEET METAL DEPT
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $50,856.00 to $55,640.00
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.
This Job Listing is for recent or upcoming 2026 High School Graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is offering a $500 sign-on bonus to Trade Entry Level hires. In addition, Newport News Shipbuilding is offering $500 in relocation bonus to Trade Entry Level new hires that live 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA. Job seekers who apply are eligible for the sign-on bonus 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.
The Sheet Metal Department is a highly skilled team responsible for fabricating, assembling and installing a wide variety of components on aircraft carriers and submarines. These components include ventilation systems, metal joiner bulkheads, framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders, handrails, foundations, weapons spaces, and wet spaces. As a sheet metal worker, you will work according to detailed technical documents and procedural guidelines.
Sheet Metal workers will utilize a variety of hand tools and power equipment, including 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, covering basic sheet metal techniques and tack welding, as well as any specific training requirements for your role.
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.
X32 Sheet Metal Trade Video: https://youtu.be/TT-5LxB4tgA?si=rJQkHhROC844MblP
Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
Must be able to pass physical agility test
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
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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Based on 277 listings with disclosed salaries, most manufacturing jobs in Newport News, VA pay between $60k–$122k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 372 open manufacturing positions in Newport News, VA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII, Aery Aviation, LLC, Mission Technologies, a division of HII, Allied Universal, Merrick & Company, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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