X67 STRUCTURAL INSPECTOR

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News is seeking a role focused on inspecting structural fabrication, assembly installation and repair work to ensure compliance with approved drawings and customer requirements.

The candidate should have knowledge of structural steel fabrication and ship construction, with the ability to work safely in confined spaces and read engineering drawings. A high school diploma is preferred, and prior shipyard experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and ship construction practices.
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces, elevated areas, dry docks, tanks and onboard vessels.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in awkward positions. Ability to work any shift
• Ablity to lift 40 lbs on a regular basis
• Previous shipyard, structural fabrication, welding or quality inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols and specifications.
• Ability to perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The selected candidate will be responsible for inspecting structural fabrication, assembly installation and repair work to ensure compliance with approved drawings, procedures and customer requirements.

Skills

Structural fabrication

Reading blueprints

Safety in confined spaces

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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:$57,283.20 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 responsible for inspecting structural fabrication, assembly installation and repair work to ensure compliance with approved drawings, procedures and customer requirements.

Must Have

Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and ship construction practices.

Ability to work safely in confined spaces, elevated areas, dry docks, tanks and onboard vessels.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in awkward positions. Ability to work any shift

Ablity to lift 40 lbs on a regular basis

Nice to Have

High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.

Previous shipyard, structural fabrication, welding or quality inspection experience.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols and specifications.

Ability to perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring tools

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.