Trades & Manufacturing
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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.
Electricians
Inspectors
Machinists
Painters & Blasters
Pipefitters
Riggers & Material Support
Sheet Metal Workers
Shipfitters
Welders
“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
Newport News Shipbuilder
“I am helping build the ships that defend our country. That gives me a great sense of pride in what I do.”
Brayden Chase
Newport News Shipbuilder
“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
Master Shipbuilder
“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.”
Kekoa Haina-Scott
Newport News Shipbuilder
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.
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