INSULATOR EXPERIENCED

HII

Newport News (VA)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Weekly paychecks
Paid time off
Medical benefits including on-site健康中心
401K company match
Employee discounts

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, seeks qualified insulators with 2+ years of hands-on insulation experience to remove, repair, and install insulation on piping, ventilation, and related components throughout the ship.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, a 401(k) match, and employee discounts. Background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

  • Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
  • Must be able to pass physical agility test
  • Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
  • Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
  • Must be able to perform overhead work
  • Must be able to work at extreme heights
  • Must be able to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions
  • Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
  • Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
  • Must be willing to work in radiation areas, but with the appropriate training and equipment
  • Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed
  • Must be willing to work any shift

Responsibilities

  • Remove, repair, and install insulation; fiberglass, calcium silicate, and rubatex on piping systems and ventilation
  • Work on various components and structures across the ship
  • May remove/install floor tiling as part of insulation tasks

Skills

Physical stamina
Manual dexterity
Lift 40 lbs
Overtime availability
Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Req ID: 49299

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 Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $74,297.60 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. Want to be part of the team?

The Role

The candidate will remove, repair, and install various types of insulation; including fiberglass, calcium silicate, and rubatex from piping systems, ventilation systems, and various components and structures through out the ship. Candidate may also remove/install floor tiling.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking qualified insulators, with 2+ years of hands on Insulation work experience.

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 willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
  • Must be able to pass physical agility test
  • Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
  • Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
  • Must be able to perform overhead work
  • Must be able to work at extreme heights
  • Must be able to perform work outdoors, year- round, in all weather conditions
  • Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
  • Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn
  • Must be willing to work in radiation areas, but with the appropriate training and equipment
  • Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed
  • Must be willing to work any shift
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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.

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