Trades &
MANUFACTURING

Newport News Shipbuilding careers

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BUILD FREEDOM

Building the greatest ships in the world takes a highly skilled and experienced workforce. Trades make up more than half of our workforce and span numerous skills. At Newport News Shipbuilding, we value your expertise in helping to build the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

"I needed a change of pace from retail and came in as a fitter. I was working in the bakery at Sam's Club, so I went from baking and decorating cakes to construction. I was determined, and I am loving what I do."

-Crystal Jones

"I am helping build the ships that defend our country. That gives me a great sense of pride in what I do."

–Brayden Chase

“Dedication and commitment to quality are very important in learning the skills of shipbuilding to keep our country safe, secure and protected. As a Master Shipbuilder, I’m passing the torch to the next generation. This is a great place to work.”

–Roger Gundy

“Being a shipbuilder who works to overhaul aircraft carriers is gratifying because I get to see the systems I repair and rebuild come back to life. I like knowing that when the ship is turned back over to the Navy, it is fully ready for them to use at sea.”

–Kekoa Haina-Scott

HIRING EVENTS

Newport News Shipbuilding will hold an in-person hiring event for experienced trades on Saturday, Oct. 25. Candidates should apply for a position prior to attending the in-person event.

10/22

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10/29

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11/5

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11/12

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11/19

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HIRING EVENTS

10/20

NNS Hiring Event: Experienced Engineers

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10/25

NNS Hiring Event: Experienced Trades

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10/28

NNS Employer Tuesday

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11/4

NNS Employer Tuesday

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11/11

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MARINE TRADES
TRAINEE PROGRAM

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, has partnered with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local Virginia community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer several course-to-hire Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs for individuals interested in learning a trade and working full-time for Newport News Shipbuilding.