K48​/X31 FOREMAN

Job Title

K48/X31 FOREMAN at Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

• Request
• Team: K48 FLT SPPT PRD TRADES
• Entity:
  Newport News Shipbuilding
• U.S. Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Shift: 1st
• Relocation:
  No relocation assistance available
• Telework Opportunity:
  No
• Travel Requirement:
  Yes, 10%‑25% of the time
• Clearance Required:
  
  No (Clearance not required to start)

• Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi‑skilled and skilled trades personnel according to skill, experience and job knowledge.
• Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
• Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures.
• Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans.
• Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc.
• Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance.
• Supervises qualified trades staff; monitors job and budget performance for all shifts.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $5,000 sign‑on bonus to Foreman new hires. Job seekers who apply on qualifying requisitions are eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are also eligible.

• BS/Apprentice OR High School and 6 years related Trade experience.

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 and machine learning 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. 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.

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  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 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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