Shipboard Mechanical Inspector - 2nd Shift

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a Quality Inspector for second shift to perform inspections on naval aircraft carriers and submarines, ensuring drawings and procedures are followed in shipboard, shop, and warehouse settings.

The role requires the ability to read technical drawings, operate basic computer tools, and document inspection results while collaborating with teams to meet quality standards. A strong work ethic and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Candidate should be able to navigate and read drawings, and procedures.
• Candidate should demonstrate a great work ethic, be able to perform well independently or as a team.
• Candidate should be comfortable recording detailed information in a constantly evolving work environment.
• Preferred candidate should have experience in the quality or inspection and testing fields.
• Prior Military experience or leadership experience would be a plus.
• Preferred candidate would have a current security clearance or able to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• perform arrival condition, in-process and final product inspections as well as witness testing operations
• ensure that all requirements of drawings and procedures are met for specific processes (shipboard, shop, and warehouse)
• assist with Quality Improvement Activities
• inspect various piping systems and mechanical components on Naval Aircraft Carriers and Submarines
• climb tall ladders, crawl tanks/bilges in confined spaces, inspect from Aerial Lifts, inspect areas extending over shoulders and working in adverse environment conditions for long periods of time
• must be detailed oriented, possess basic computer skills, able to read associated drawings, Inspection Reports, test addendums and work

Skills

Detail oriented

Read drawings

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety conscious

Security clearance preferred

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a Quality Inspector for second shift to perform inspections on naval aircraft carriers and submarines, ensuring drawings and procedures are followed in shipboard, shop, and warehouse settings.

The role requires the ability to read technical drawings, operate basic computer tools, and document inspection results while collaborating with teams to meet quality standards. A strong work ethic and safety awareness are essential.