FORKLIFT OPERATOR

HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding seeks skilled machinists to operate light-duty machine tools and perform setup, adjustments, and maintenance. You will read blueprints, measure to tolerance, and ensure quality using gauges and fixtures.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience; apprentices or associates with related education are welcome. Competitive benefits and a path for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Apprentice graduate/Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 1 year of related experience.
• Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment such as small lathes, power mills, drills, punches or saws.
• Sets up machines, makes adjustments and performs routine maintenance.
• Checks work with gauges, jigs and fixtures to verify close tolerances.
• Monitors and verifies quality per statistical process controls.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years additional education/experience

Apprentice/Associate's Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Req ID: 48123

Team: C104 PRODUCTION FACILITIES

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

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: to

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

Operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment such as small lathes, power mills, extruding machines, drills or punch presses, power brakes, shears or saws. May set up machining machines and make adjustments, and perform maintenance on machines. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Must Have

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience; Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 1 year of related experience. May require certification.

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

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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.