Salary Orientation
Congratulations on your first day of employment. Explore our orientation guide for more information.
Welcome to Newport News Shipbuilding!
We’re glad you’re here! This is the beginning of a journey that will allow you to use your skills and unique capabilities to contribute to the defense of our nation. We hope you are excited about all you will accomplish as a member of our team.
Thank you for choosing to be a Newport News shipbuilder. Let’s get started!
Your one-day paid orientation will be held at NetCenter (Entrance 3, Suite 176), located at 5200 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23605. Please bring a valid photo ID. Parking is available near Entrance 3 in the area marked on the map above. Please do not park in any spaces marked reserved.
Orientation is from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Please plan to arrive at 7:15 a.m. to check in. There will be a 30-minute unpaid lunch break from 12 until 12:30 p.m. You are encouraged to bring your lunch. A refrigerator and microwaves are available. If you prefer to buy lunch, options within walking distance include Piccadilly, Chick
fil-A and Wawa.
After 1:30 p.m., you will meet with your supervisor or a team member from your department until 4 p.m. During this meeting, you will learn where you will report for work. Your supervisor can also provide suggestions on parking options that are most convenient to your work location.
Newport News Shipbuilding is an industrial work setting. The dress code is long pants covering your ankles, a shirt with sleeves that come down at least 2 inches from your shoulders and closed-toe shoes.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- The company will provide a hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection.
- You are required to purchase your own pair of safety shoes. You may also purchase prescription safety glasses, if needed.
- Safety shoes must meet the required safety standards laid out in ASTM F2412/ASTM F2413 or later. To verify shoes are ASTM approved, look for the ASTM label inside the footwear, such as the interior lining, tongue or gusset. The label will indicate compliance and may include codes like “ASTM F2412/ASTM F2413” for safety toe standards.
- Prescription safety glasses must be marked Z87-2+ on the frames, Z87+ on the side shields and a “+” on both lenses.
- Additional PPE may be required depending on the type of work being performed. It will be provided by the company.
Personal Cell Phones
- Personal cell phones are permitted on company property. However, they must be stored in a toolbox, desk drawer, purse, backpack or similar space during working hours, including orientation.
- Personal phone use is allowed only during scheduled lunch breaks.
- Taking photos or recording video anywhere on company property is prohibited. This includes video calls or live streaming through apps such as FaceTime, Google Meet, Skype or similar platforms
Please do not bring or wear smart glasses. All bags and/or personal belongings are subject to search. The following items are prohibited on company property, including parking lots and garages:
- Vapes and e-cigarettes
- Drugs and alcohol
- Weapons (guns, knives, tasers, pepper spray/mace, etc.)
Want to know more about paid time off, options for health insurance and other benefits you’ll earn as a shipbuilder? Check out the Benefits Guide.
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