Experienced ShipwrightLinesman (3,000 Sign-On Bonus)
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Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID: 46870
Team: X11 FITTERS
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 Requirement:No
Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
X11 Linesmen are responsible for critical ship and module alignments/measurements using a variety of 3-dimensional and standard optical tooling. These alignments /measurements are used to undock and dock ships develop cut lines align and install ships components and pair major modules. The job requires the mechanic to determine the proper tooling for the job conduct surveys to establish the locations of the measurement outlined in technical plans blueprints drawings and models all while working safely with a high degree of accuracy. The Linesmen routinely interface with Engineering other Trades and Ship Management. The successful candidate is preferred to have proven math skills computer skills and good communication/interpersonal skills. Applicant will need to become proficient in the use of optical equipment such as optical levels electronic theodolites and total stations while establishing ships reference lines and planes measuring in-process hull circularities measuring and recording critical ships dimensions and supporting production by providing profiles and locations of major components. Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all reasonable activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Must Have
Candidates must have 3 or more years of experience as a Survey Technician Metrology Technician PLS certification or equivalent survey field experience.
Must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
Must be able to kneel squat crawl bend stoop and climb.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test.
Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
Must be able to passPhysical Agility Test.
Must be able to work all assigned shift.
Nice to Have
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience with AutoCAD excel surveying field software and various other programs.
Thorough understanding of mathematics used in field survey analysis.
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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 - its 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 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- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
