Stage Builder Experienced

Stage Builder Experienced

HII Newport News Shipbuilding

• Req
• Team: X36 WTRFT SUPPORT SERV
• Entity:
  Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  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

The selected candidate will construct, maintain, and remove all types of staging utilized at the shipyard. Stage Builders climb and work at extreme heights, lift a minimum of 40 lbs., and work in confined spaces as required.

• Work at extreme heights or small confined spaces
• Be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
• Lift 40 lbs. and pass a respirator fit test
• Work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions
• Work assigned shift as production needs
• Pass Physical Agility Test
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Stage Builder

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business administration professionals. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

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.

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. Additionally, you may also call for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.