Rigger Entry Level

Job Details

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

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers. The division employs over 25,000 workers ranging from skilled trades to engineers and solution architects. A 135‑year history and a commitment to technology make HII a leader in naval shipbuilding.

The Rigger is responsible for operating the majority of cranes, forklifts, and shipyard tugboats throughout the shipyard. Riggers lift, manipulate, and set components—ranging from pipes and valves to large machinery—by calculating weight, center of gravity, lift capacity, and gear angles. They erect, maintain, and dismantle scaffolding, purchase and maintain tools, and install ventilation equipment to prevent hazardous atmospheres on ships.

• Work at extreme heights or small confined spaces
• Perform kneeling, squatting, crawling, bending, stooping, and climbing
• 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

Competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, on‑site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more. Additional benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision plans, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, financial education, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships.

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.

For reasonable accommodation, email with the nature of your request and contact information. Calls for the same can be made at 1‑844‑849‑8463 (Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding).