INSULATOR EXPERIENCED

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401K

On-site health center

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia seeks an experienced Insulator. The role focuses on removing, repairing, and installing insulation types such as fiberglass, calcium silicate, and rubatex from piping, ventilation, and ship components.

Requires 2+ years in insulation work; offers competitive pay, weekly payroll, benefits including medical, 401(k), and paid time off, with no relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop and climb daily.
• Must lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
• Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Must work any shift to meet production needs.
• Must be able to take measurements or learn them.

Responsibilities

• Remove, repair, and install insulation types (fiberglass, calcium silicate, rubatex) from piping, ventilation, and ship components.
• Possibly remove/install floor tiling as needed on the ship.
• Contribute to insulation work on Newport News Shipbuilding projects.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and comply with procedures.

Skills

Kneeling

Squatting

Crawling

Bending

Stooping

Climbing

Overhead work

Clean shaven

Outdoor work

Extreme heights

Tight spaces

Any shift

Take measurements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

INSULATOR EXPERIENCED

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 29, 2026

Req ID: 47515

Team: X33 SURF PREP & TREAT DE

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Contract: 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? We look forward to meeting you.

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 able to perform kneeling, squatting, crawling, bending, stooping, and climbing on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Must be able to perform overhead work.
• Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to perform work outdoors, year- round, in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work at extreme heights.
• Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
• Must be able to work any shift to accommodate production needs.
• Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn

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.

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