CLEANER

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense and shipbuilding company as a Cleaner responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in Newport News Shipbuilding. This entry-level position requires physical strength and a commitment to safety standards, offering comprehensive benefits for your career growth.

Benefits

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

401K company match

On-site health center

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Must be able to perform kneeling, squatting, and climbing.
• Must be clean shaven to wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the shipyard.
• Respond to spills and clean tanks and confined spaces.
• Adapt to changing tasks and priorities.

Skills

Commitment to safety

Ability to work outdoors

Physical strength

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Req ID: 41783

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

Cleaners are responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the shipyard, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. Key duties will include cleaning tanks, confined spaces, bilges pressure washing components, and response to landside spills.

The position should require a strong commitment to safety and hygiene standards, as well as the ability to work in various weather conditions. The position requires extensive walking, maneuvering steps, ladders and climbing as necessary. A proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and safety in the shipyard is essential, along with the ability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities.

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 able to perform kneeling, squatting, crawling, bending, stooping, and climbing on a daily basis.

Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.

Must be able to perform overhead work.

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 able to work any shift to accommodate production needs.

Nice to Have

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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