BLASTER EXPERIENCED

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense technology company as a Blaster, where you'll play a crucial role in preparing steel structures for coating. This position offers hands-on experience with state-of-the-art blast equipment and requires physical agility to work in various conditions, including heights and confined spaces. The company values safety and well-being, providing a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you. Apply today to be part of an innovative workforce dedicated to building powerful naval ships.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Benefits

401K Company Match

Employee Discounts

On-site Health Center

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Resources

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on blasting work experience required.
• Must be able to perform work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate blast equipment for surface preparation on steel structures.
• Learn and perform safe blast operations in various environments.

Skills

Blast Process Experience

Safety Operations

Ability to Lift 40 Pounds

Overhead Work

Working at Heights

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Blast Equipment

JLG and Scissors Lift Equipment

Job description

Req ID: 41212
Team: X33 SURF PREP & TREAT DE
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

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 Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

The candidate should have experience of the blast process of surface preparation by operating blast equipment used to create a profile on a steel structure which will allow the coating treatment to adhere properly to the metal surfaces. The candidate will be trained in the use, care and safe operation of blast equipment furnished by the company. Candidates should be able to learn and perform safely, blast operations in tanks and voids as well as working heights such as staging, scaffolding and lifting equipment (JLG and scissors lift equipment).

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking qualified blasters, with 1+ years of hands-on blasting work experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more.

Must Have

Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Must be able to perform overhead work.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
Must be able to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work at extreme heights.
Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
Must be willing to work any shift.

Nice to Have

AAMP/NACE CERTIFICATIONS

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 tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) 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. Regardless of your role or where you serve, 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.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] 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 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.