Insulator Trainee; Norfolk-Unpaid Training

INSULATOR TRAINEE (NORFOLK-2

WEEK UNPAID TRAINING)

2 weeks ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

• Req
• Team: X33 SURF PREP & TREAT DE
• Entity:
  Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Full-Time
• Shift: Multiple
• Relocation:
  No relocation assistance available
• Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
  No
• Travel Requirement:
  No
• Clearance Required:
  
  No

With more than 25,000 employees, 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 team spans skilled trades, engineers, software developers, and more. Want to be part of the team? Apply today!

We look forward to meeting you.

Two weeks of unpaid training in the Insulator trade for job seekers with no trades experience or for candidates holding a certificate in a related field.

Responsibilities include removing, repairing, and installing various types of insulation (fiberglass, calcium silicate, rubatex) on piping systems, ventilation systems, and other ship components. Candidates should be able to lift 40 lbs, climb, crawl, bend, squat, and stand for up to 8 hours per day and work in various environments.

Program details: partnered with Virginia Ship Repair Association and local colleges; 2‑week (80‑hour) unpaid program from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday‑through‑Friday.

• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Perform overhead work.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Be clean shaven to wear respirator.
• Work outdoors year‑round in all weather.
• Work at extreme heights.
• Work in small, tight, confined spaces.
• Willing to work any shift.

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 administration professionals. We offer a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for career growth.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plan choices; on‑site health centers; tele‑medicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 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 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, send an email to  For assistance call , press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.