K46/X11 SHIPWRIGHT/LINESMAN FOREMAN-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia; On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (Newport News Shipbuilding) is seeking a Foreman to supervise shipyard trades and oversee lifecycle tasks from manufacturing to testing at Newport News, VA. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualifying candidates, with relocation not provided and travel 10–25%.

The role requires supervising skilled trades, ensuring adherence to drawings and procedures, and driving safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor. US citizenship is required for some positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR Apprentice Certification OR High School plus 4 years manufacturing/military experience.
• Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience as shipwright or linesman is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical work documents.

Responsibilities

• 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; assists in developing training procedures.
• Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans.
• Responsible for complying with all drawings, procedures, etc. and for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact.
• Monitors job and budget performance for all shifts.

Skills

Shipwright-Linesman experience

Reading technical work documents

Education

Bachelor's Degree OR Apprentice Certification OR High School and 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience OR

Job description

K46/X11 SHIPWRIGHT/LINESMAN FOREMAN-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Aug 6, 2026

Req ID: 48880

Team: K46 SUB PROD TRADES

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 Requirements: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $92,000.00 to $117,000.00

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

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.

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

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.

Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree OR
• Apprentice Certification OR
• High School and 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience OR
• Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade and/or military experience

Nice to Have

• Shipwright-Linesman experience
• Proficient in reading and interpreting techniqual work documents
• Proficient in reading and interpreting techniqual work documents,

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.