EXPERIENCED ASSEMBLER

Req ID: 48138

Team: M53 MACHINE SHOP

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

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

The selected candidate must have the ability to:

• Perform Hydrostatic testing of components and assemblies in accordance with engineering requirements, and test procedures
• Operate magnetic base drills and other in-place machining equipment to perform in-place drilling, reaming, line boring, and tapping
• Install and align industrial maritime machinery using engineering drawings, and installations specifications
• Read, interpret, and work from mechanical drawings, and fabrication prints.
• Perform fabrications tasks including cutting, fitting, and grinding
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring equipment
• Troubleshoot assembly issues and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area while complying with all safety and quality requirements
• assemble and disassemble mechanical components such as valves, gearboxes, doors, pumps, etc.
• Have 3+ years of relavent experience

Must Have

Must have 3+ years of expereicne in assembly or outside machinig /relavent experience

Must be able to use precision instruments efficiently, and lift objects up to 40 pounds.

This job requires limited bending, standing, squatting and climbing.

Must be able to work any shift

Nice to Have

• Experience in naval, heavy industrial or shipbuilding environments and experience with machinery alignment, familiarity with quality control and test records a PLUS

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.