Foreman Instructor

Company Description Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, has been building and servicing ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers for more than 137 years. The shipyard has designed, constructed, overhauled, and repaired over 800 vessels, supporting national defense in times of peace and conflict. Today, it is the nation’s sole designer, builder, and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two shipyards capable of building nuclear-powered submarines. The company also provides fleet services for naval ships. As the largest industrial employer in Virginia, Newport News Shipbuilding employs more than 25,000 people, many of whom are multi-generation shipbuilders.

Role Description

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.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to Foreman new hires. Job seekers who apply on qualifying requisitions are eligible for the sign-on bonus. The sign-on bonus is for all Foreman new hires, current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are eligible.

Qualifications

-Bachelor's Degree OR

-Apprentice Certification OR

-High School and 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience OR

-Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade and/or military experience