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.

"When you hear about Newport News Shipbuilding from outside the yard, it's like this unattainable thing. This is the place where you can make a future."

–Alex VanCampen

“My dad served in the Navy for 20 years. Knowing that he served on a submarine just like the ones I’m building makes me take my job even more serious. The work we do is important, and it’s fun. I like welding.”

–Jasmine Mathis

“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

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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.