2Nd Shift Mech Tech M Rigger​/Operator

2ND SHIFT MECH TECH M 2 RIGGER / OPERATOR

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Req

Team: C100 PRODUCTION

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full‑Time

Shift: 2nd

Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No – Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:
No

Clearance Required:

No – Clearance Not Required to Start

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 are 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 ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts and system users, all collaborating at the forefront of technology, manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

Riggers are highly specialized in moving jobs that cannot be accomplished by ordinary means. They use equipment designed for moving and lifting objects weighing hundreds of thousands of pounds in locations where ordinary material handling equipment cannot go. Because of the highly specialized nature of the work, riggers learn on the job. They must work together as a cohesive team and trust one another due to the potentially dangerous nature of rigging.

• Plan, coordinate and execute movement of large equipment and materials according to project specifications.
• Operate rigging equipment safely, adhering to all safety and security protocols.
• Collaborate closely with other teams to ensure timely and efficient completion of rigging tasks.
• Maintain rigging gear and ensure all equipment is in good working condition.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 additional years of education and/or related experience; or
  Apprentice graduate/Associate's Degree in a relevant discipline and 1 year of related experience.
• May require certification related to rigging operations.

• Prior experience in a shipbuilding or heavy industrial environment.
• Training or certification in high‑risk lifting operations.

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, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts and business professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values‑driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first, offering comprehensive competitive benefits and continuous learning opportunities at every career stage.

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices; on‑site health centers; tele‑medicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; early childhood and post‑secondary scholarships; and more. Some benefits may vary by division or 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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii‑ with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning reasonable accommodations will be responded to from this email address. You may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Seniority Level: Entry level |

Employment Type:

Full‑time | Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing | Industries:
Defense and Space Manufacturing