Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · 12 hours ago
M53 MACHINE SHOP ASSEMBLY FOREMAN-3RD SHIFT-$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The role of Machine Shop Assembly Foreman involves supervising and training skilled trades personnel, ensuring compliance with technical job aspects, and monitoring job and budget performance across shifts.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge
Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed
Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures
Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans
Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc
Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance
Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts
Qualification
Required
BS/Apprentice OR High School and 6 years related Trade experience
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Preferred
Knowledge of and past work experience in submarine, and aircraft carrier steering, diving, shafting, and hydraulics
In depth knowledge of hand, pneumatic, and magnetic based tools
Familiarity in heavy metal fab, welding, and nondestructive testing
Extensive knowledge of blueprint reading, and application of geometric dimensioning, and tolerancing
Ability to train low skill level employees while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and cost in a fast-paced production environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate goals, and expectations to their team
Benefits
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
Company
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
For 137 years, the ships built at Newport News Shipbuilding, like the American shipbuilders who built them, have served our nation in peace and war, in times of adversity and in times of abundance.