Sheet Metal Worker Trainee Or Certified - For 2026 High School Seniors Or Graduates - Sign-on Bonus

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

Newport News, Virginia, United States
Base: competitive pyy; bonus/equity: $500 sign-on ...
On-site
Fabricating, assembling, and installing components
Working with hand and power tools
Working in challenging conditions
Newport News Shipbuilding is the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines

Job Summary

  • Newport News Shipbuilding is the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.
  • The Sheet Metal Department is a highly skilled team responsible for fabricating, assembling and installing a wide variety of components on aircraft carriers and submarines.
  • Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more.

Matching Summary

Newport News Shipbuilding is the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.

Salary

Base: Competitive pay; Bonus/Equity: $500 sign-on bonus, $500 relocation bonus; Benefits: Medical, 401K company match, PTO, holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fabricating, assembling, and installing components
  • Working with hand and power tools
  • Working in challenging conditions
  • Physical agility and comfort
  • Strong focus on safety

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptability and precision
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Pass 2-week unpaid trainee program or provide related certificate/diploma
  • Willing to undergo background investigation and drug screen
  • Pass physical agility test
  • Able to perform physical tasks daily
  • Able to lift at least 40 pounds
  • Able to perform overhead work
  • Able to work overtime as needed
  • Able to be clean shaven to wear respirator
  • Able to perform work outdoors year-round
  • Able to work at extreme heights
  • Able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
  • Able to work ANY shift

Work Rights

Must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

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