Day Shift Rigging Foreman - Shipyard Lead

Nassco; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking a DayShift Foreman to lead a crew in ship repair and production activities on-site. Duties include safety, quality, and schedule management, coordinating 8–30 workers, and ensuring resources and documentation are in place for efficient operations.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of ship repair processes, and the ability to work in a naval shipyard environment, with travel and access to Navy installations as part of the job requirements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 2 years in a related field or AA/AS plus 4 years of related experience or 8 years in shipbuilding/ship repair.
• Knowledge of ship repair processes, contracting methods, and estimating procedures.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, quality control, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of 8–30 mechanics and subcontractors; ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Plan manpower, review schedules, and assign daily work; monitor progress with foreman.
• Ensure proper tooling, drawings, and procedures; resolve issues to meet targets.
• Maintain adherence to collective bargaining agreements and company rules.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of ship repair

Contracting & estimating procedures

Production processes & quality control

Leadership & communication

People management

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS + 2 years related field

AA/AS + 4 years related field

8 years related ship building/ship repair

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking a DayShift Foreman to lead a crew in ship repair and production activities on-site. Duties include safety, quality, and schedule management, coordinating 8–30 workers, and ensuring resources and documentation are in place for efficient operations.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of ship repair processes, and the ability to work in a naval shipyard environment, with travel and access to Navy installations as part of the job requirements.