Experienced Shipwright​/Linesman

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date:
Oct 1, 2026

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 Requirements:
No

Clearance Required:

No
- Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range:$74,297.60 to $85,196.80

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.

X11 Linesmen are responsible for critical ship and module alignments/measurements using a variety of 3-dimensional and standard optical tooling. These alignments /measurements are used to undock and dock ships, develop cut lines, align and install ships components and pair major modules. The job requires the mechanic to determine the proper tooling for the job, conduct surveys to establish the locations of the measurement outlined in technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models, all while working safely with a high degree of accuracy.

The Linesmen routinely interface with Engineering, other Trades and Ship Management. The successful candidate is preferred to have proven math skills, computer skills, and good communication/interpersonal skills. Applicant will need to become proficient in the use of optical equipment such as optical levels, electronic theodolites and total stations while establishing ships reference lines and planes, measuring in-process hull circularities, measuring and recording critical ship's dimensions and supporting production by providing profiles and locations of major components.

Please note:

this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all reasonable activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Candidates must have 3 or more years of experience as a Survey Technician, Metrology Technician, PLS certification or equivalent survey field experience.

Must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.

Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend stoop, and climb.

Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test.

Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.

Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.

Must be able to work all assigned shift.

Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn .

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Previous experience with AutoCAD, excel, surveying field software and various other programs.

Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.

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…