X67 EXPERIENCED COATINGS INSPECTOR

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks an experienced Coatings Inspector to perform arrival condition, in-process and final product inspections, and witness testing for Naval Aircraft Carriers and Submarines. You will verify that coatings meet drawings and procedures for shipboard, shop, and warehouse environments.

Ideal candidates have CIP/NBPI/NACE/AMPP certification, the ability to read paint data sheets and inspection reports, and can handle lifting up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• CIP/NBPI/NACE/AMPP certifications are required for coatings inspection work.
• Candidates must be able to read paint data sheets, drawings and inspection reports.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift as production needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform arrival condition, in-process and final product inspections and witness testing operations.
• Ensure all requirements of drawings and procedures are met for shipboard, shop and warehouse processes.
• Assist with Quality Improvement Activities.

Skills

Coatings inspection

CIP/NBPI/NACE/AMPP certified

Read drawings & inspection reports

Lift 40 lbs

Work any shift

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inspection gauges

Job description

X67 EXPERIENCED COATINGS INSPECTOR

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 20, 2026

Req ID: 47374

Team: X67 NON-NUC INSP DP

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.

The Role

The selected candidate will be required to perform arrival condition, in-process and final product inspections as well as witness testing operations. Also responsible for ensuring that all requirements of drawings and procedures are met for specific processes (shipboard, shop, and warehouse). Assist with Quality Improvement Activities.

Selected candidate will inspect various surface preparation and coating application on all metal substrate of Naval Aircraft Carriers and Submarines. Applicant will 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.

Candidate must be detailed oriented, possess basic computer skills, able to read associated paint data sheets, drawings/Inspection Reports and utilize basic math skills for field test results averaging (surface profile, Dry Film Thickness readings).

Assist with Quality Improvement Activities.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT

Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs

Must Have

• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs
• Two or more years' experience working under a CIP/NBPI/NACE/AMPP Certification
• Working knowledge of all inspection gauges and verifications
• Able to lift 40 lbs on a regular basis
• Able to work any shift

Nice to Have

• High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous (NACE/NBPI/CIP/AMPP) Coatings inspection experience a definite plus

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 [e-mail] 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.