Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
SHEET METAL WORKER TRAINEE - COMPLETE 2 WEEKS OF FREE TRADES TRAINING
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Job Title
SHEET METAL WORKER TRAINEE - COMPLETE 2 WEEKS OF FREE TRADES TRAINING
Location Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
Job Information
Req ID: 44689
Team: X32 SHEET METAL DEPT
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation Assistance: None
Telework Eligibility: No
Travel Requirement: 10%-25% of time
Clearance Required: No
Overview With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth‑generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, technical subject matter experts and more. Anchored in a rich 135‑year history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete two weeks of unpaid training in the Sheet Metal trade. Newport News Shipbuilding partners with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local 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 NNS. Courses are offered once a month with 8‑10 students per class. The Sheet Metal Trainee program is offered at Tidewater Community College/ TCC Skilled Trades Academy, 3303 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth VA 23701. The unpaid program is 2 weeks (80 hours), 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Monday‑Friday).
The Sheet Metal Department is a highly skilled team responsible for fabricating, assembling and installing a wide variety of components on aircraft carriers and submarines, including ventilation systems, metal joiner bulkheads, framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders, handrails, foundations, weapons spaces, and wet spaces. As a sheet metal worker, you will work according to detailed technical documents and procedural guidelines. Tools used include drills, rivet guns, grinders, miter saws, band saws, nibblers, plasma arc cutters, rollers, shears, press brakes and CNC fabricators. The department provides formal and on‑the‑job training covering basic sheet metal techniques, tack welding and other role‑specific requirements. Work often occurs in varied weather, extreme heights, confined spaces, tanks, compartments or voids in a ship. These conditions demand a strong focus on safety, precision, adaptability and physical agility.
Must Have
18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Ability to complete the 2‑week (unpaid) training program (80 hours, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday‑Friday)
Willingness to undergo background investigation and drug screen
Pass physical agility test
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop and climb on a daily basis
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
Ability to perform overhead work
Willingness to work overtime as needed
Clean‑shaven for respirator use
Ability to work outdoors year‑round, in all weather conditions
Ability to work at extreme heights
Ability to work in small, tight, confined spaces
Ability to work any shift
Nice to Have
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
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, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logisticians, business professionals and more. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values‑and‑ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. At HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth. Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k), financial education tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early‑childhood and post‑secondary scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary by division or location.
Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only accommodation inquiries will be responded to from this address. Additionally, call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding assistance.
EEO Statement 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.
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Location Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
Job Information
Req ID: 44689
Team: X32 SHEET METAL DEPT
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation Assistance: None
Telework Eligibility: No
Travel Requirement: 10%-25% of time
Clearance Required: No
Overview With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth‑generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, technical subject matter experts and more. Anchored in a rich 135‑year history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete two weeks of unpaid training in the Sheet Metal trade. Newport News Shipbuilding partners with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local 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 NNS. Courses are offered once a month with 8‑10 students per class. The Sheet Metal Trainee program is offered at Tidewater Community College/ TCC Skilled Trades Academy, 3303 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth VA 23701. The unpaid program is 2 weeks (80 hours), 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Monday‑Friday).
The Sheet Metal Department is a highly skilled team responsible for fabricating, assembling and installing a wide variety of components on aircraft carriers and submarines, including ventilation systems, metal joiner bulkheads, framing, furniture, cabinetry, lockers, ladders, handrails, foundations, weapons spaces, and wet spaces. As a sheet metal worker, you will work according to detailed technical documents and procedural guidelines. Tools used include drills, rivet guns, grinders, miter saws, band saws, nibblers, plasma arc cutters, rollers, shears, press brakes and CNC fabricators. The department provides formal and on‑the‑job training covering basic sheet metal techniques, tack welding and other role‑specific requirements. Work often occurs in varied weather, extreme heights, confined spaces, tanks, compartments or voids in a ship. These conditions demand a strong focus on safety, precision, adaptability and physical agility.
Must Have
18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Ability to complete the 2‑week (unpaid) training program (80 hours, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday‑Friday)
Willingness to undergo background investigation and drug screen
Pass physical agility test
Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop and climb on a daily basis
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
Ability to perform overhead work
Willingness to work overtime as needed
Clean‑shaven for respirator use
Ability to work outdoors year‑round, in all weather conditions
Ability to work at extreme heights
Ability to work in small, tight, confined spaces
Ability to work any shift
Nice to Have
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
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, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logisticians, business professionals and more. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values‑and‑ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. At HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth. Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k), financial education tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early‑childhood and post‑secondary scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary by division or location.
Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only accommodation inquiries will be responded to from this address. Additionally, call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding assistance.
EEO Statement 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.
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