Precision Naval Assembler - Shipbuilding Expert

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, VA, is seeking an Experienced Assembler to join the M53 Machine Shop. The role requires hands-on assembly of naval components, operating machining tools, and reading mechanical drawings to ensure precise fabrication and alignment.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in assembly or related machining, along with the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand or bend for extended periods, and work multiple shifts in a shipbuilding environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in assembly or outside machining.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and fabrication prints.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrostatic testing of components and assemblies according to engineering requirements.
• Operate drilling and machining equipment to perform in-place drilling, reaming, line boring, and tapping.
• Install and align industrial maritime machinery from drawings and specs.
• Assemble and disassemble mechanical components such as valves, gearboxes, doors, pumps.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area following safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Assembly

Reading drawings

3+ years experience

Tools

Magnetic base drills

In-place machining equipment

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, VA, is seeking an Experienced Assembler to join the M53 Machine Shop. The role requires hands-on assembly of naval components, operating machining tools, and reading mechanical drawings to ensure precise fabrication and alignment.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in assembly or related machining, along with the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand or bend for extended periods, and work multiple shifts in a shipbuilding environment.