FOREMAN O22/X33 CRAFT INSTRUCTOR-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, located in Newport News, is seeking a Foreman to supervise and enhance the performance of skilled trades staff. This role includes training apprentices, monitoring job performance, and adhering to high-quality standards in shipbuilding. Join a leading company with competitive benefits and a commitment to career growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan choices

401K savings plan options

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and train staff effectively.
• Strong technical knowledge relevant to shipbuilding.
• Experience in a leadership role with responsibility for apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assigns tasks to skilled trades personnel.
• Coordinates training for apprentices in a production environment.
• Ensures compliance with technical job requirements for quality and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

BS/Apprentice OR High School and 6 years related Trade experience

Job description

Req ID: 41868
Team: O22 THE APPRENTICE SCH
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 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

Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge. Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures. Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans. Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc. Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance. Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts.

The candidate will be responsible for the training and evaluation of 12-15 apprentices in a production environment. The candidate will be responsible for all documentation requirements in their area of responsibility.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to Foreman new hires. Job seekers who apply on qualifying requisitions are eligible for the sign-on bonus. The sign-on bonus is for all Foreman new hires, current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are eligible.

UPDATE: Use of Gallup Foreman Assessment tool has been suspended, effective June 6th, 2024, with the approval of Director of TA, Legal, and EEO while the tool’s benefits and impact can be evaluated. Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will take and complete a 20-30 minute assessment. This one-time assessment will be applied to all Newport News Shipbuilding Foreman positions for a period of 365 days. For internal applicants, the assessment should be completed on the employee’s own time.

Please click the link to review the Frequently Asked Questions - https://www.huntingtoningalls.com/hii-careers/gallupforeman/

Must Have BS/Apprentice OR High School and 6 years related Trade experience. Nice to Have

An Apprentice School X33 Coatings Specialist graduate is preferred with a sound knowledge of the shipyard coatings trade. Should be able to supervise the work of others and communicate effectively in individual and group situations. The candidate should possess strong organizational skills with proficiencies in multitasking and scheduling. A candidate should possess a thorough technical knowledge of the trade in their area of responsibility and have a solid educational base, generally gained through successful completion of the Apprentice program or the equivalent in education and training. The candidate should be able to supervise the work of others, motivate and train employees, and possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Should be able to work a variable work schedule including overtime.

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.