CRANE OPERATOR

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a crane operator to operate bridge and gantry cranes on the production floor. Candidates must be able to climb, work at heights, lift at least 50 lbs, and perform basic area, volume, and weight calculations.

Candidates should be prepared to work the 1st shift, with no relocation assistance or telework. The role requires US citizenship and reliable, safety-focused performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to climb, work at heights, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work shift as production needs.
• Must be able to learn universal crane hand signals.

Responsibilities

• Operate bridge and gantry cranes on the production floor.
• Perform basic math calculations for load and center of gravity.

Skills

Climb

Lift 50 lbs

Basic math

Learn crane signals

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Req ID: 46386

Team: O53 LOGISTICS

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $57,283.20 to $85,196.80

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

The selected candidate will operate various bridge and gantry cranes. Candidates should possess the ability to perform basic math skills to include simple area, volume, weight calculations and center of gravity. Must be able to learn universal hands signals for proper crane operation

Must Have

• Candidates must be able to climb, work at heights, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs

Nice to Have

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math skills to include simple area, volume, weight calculations and center of gravity.
• Experience in one or more of the type cranes listed above with a capacity greater than 10 ton

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.