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PIPE FITTER TRAINEE - COMPLETE 3 WEEKS OF FREE TRADES TRAINING OR HAVE A CURRENT
HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
PIPE FITTER TRAINEE
Join to apply for the PIPE FITTER TRAINEE role at
HII . This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in the Pipefitter trade or for job seekers with a certificate in a related trades field. Req ID:
42644 Team:
X42 PIPE Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes Employment type:
Full-Time Shift:
Multiple Relocation:
No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement:
No Clearance Required:
No - Clearance Not Required to Start The Role
This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in the Pipefitter trade or for job seekers with a certificate in a related trades field. Newport News Shipbuilding has partnered with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local Virginia community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs for individuals interested in learning a trade and working full-time for Newport News Shipbuilding. Courses are offered once a month with 5-10 students per class. The Pipefitter Trainee program is offered at Tidewater Community College (Portsmouth, VA). This (UNPAID) program is 3 weeks (120 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday through Friday). Candidates who have received and provide a certificate or diploma in Pipefitting or directly related field are encouraged to apply and may be eligible to waive the completion of the trainee program. Directly related fields include Commercial Pipefitting, Plumbing, HVAC, Irrigation, Welding, Hydraulics, and/or Storm/Wastewater Management. To learn more about the Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs and how the process works, please visit: https://hii.com/careers/nns-marine-trades-trainee-programs/ Pipefitters are responsible for installing complex systems together on ships, including over 23 miles of pipe on submarines and more than 230 miles on aircraft carriers. You will engage in tasks such as assembling, welding, and securing pipe, as well as troubleshooting and repairing existing systems. In this role, you will learn to read blueprints, fabricate, install, inspect, and test various ship piping systems. Working at Newport News Shipbuilding often involves performing tasks in various weather conditions, at extreme heights on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms and in small, confined spaces such as tanks, compartments, or voids in a ship. These environments require a strong focus on safety, precision, and adaptability, as well as physical agility and comfort working in challenging conditions. Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/yfAQehK0kqw Must Have
Must be able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday) OR present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Pipefitting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent. Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen Must be able to pass physical agility test Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds Must be able to perform overhead work Must be able to work overtime as needed Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator Must be able to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions Must be able to work at extreme heights Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces Must be willing to work any shift Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call
1-844-849-8463
for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Internship Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries References to other Pipe Fitter roles and extraneous content have been omitted to maintain focus on the primary position described.
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Join to apply for the PIPE FITTER TRAINEE role at
HII . This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in the Pipefitter trade or for job seekers with a certificate in a related trades field. Req ID:
42644 Team:
X42 PIPE Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes Employment type:
Full-Time Shift:
Multiple Relocation:
No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement:
No Clearance Required:
No - Clearance Not Required to Start The Role
This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in the Pipefitter trade or for job seekers with a certificate in a related trades field. Newport News Shipbuilding has partnered with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local Virginia community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs for individuals interested in learning a trade and working full-time for Newport News Shipbuilding. Courses are offered once a month with 5-10 students per class. The Pipefitter Trainee program is offered at Tidewater Community College (Portsmouth, VA). This (UNPAID) program is 3 weeks (120 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday through Friday). Candidates who have received and provide a certificate or diploma in Pipefitting or directly related field are encouraged to apply and may be eligible to waive the completion of the trainee program. Directly related fields include Commercial Pipefitting, Plumbing, HVAC, Irrigation, Welding, Hydraulics, and/or Storm/Wastewater Management. To learn more about the Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs and how the process works, please visit: https://hii.com/careers/nns-marine-trades-trainee-programs/ Pipefitters are responsible for installing complex systems together on ships, including over 23 miles of pipe on submarines and more than 230 miles on aircraft carriers. You will engage in tasks such as assembling, welding, and securing pipe, as well as troubleshooting and repairing existing systems. In this role, you will learn to read blueprints, fabricate, install, inspect, and test various ship piping systems. Working at Newport News Shipbuilding often involves performing tasks in various weather conditions, at extreme heights on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms and in small, confined spaces such as tanks, compartments, or voids in a ship. These environments require a strong focus on safety, precision, and adaptability, as well as physical agility and comfort working in challenging conditions. Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/yfAQehK0kqw Must Have
Must be able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday) OR present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Pipefitting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent. Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen Must be able to pass physical agility test Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds Must be able to perform overhead work Must be able to work overtime as needed Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator Must be able to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions Must be able to work at extreme heights Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces Must be willing to work any shift Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call
1-844-849-8463
for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Internship Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries References to other Pipe Fitter roles and extraneous content have been omitted to maintain focus on the primary position described.
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