Demo

EXPERIENCED ASSEMBLER

HII
Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2026
Req ID: 48138

Team: M53 MACHINE SHOP

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

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

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

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 of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together 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

The Selected Candidate Must Have The Ability To

  • Perform Hydrostatic testing of components and assemblies in accordance with engineering requirements, and test procedures
  • Operate magnetic base drills and other in-place machining equipment to perform in-place drilling, reaming, line boring, and tapping
  • Install and align industrial maritime machinery using engineering drawings, and installations specifications
  • Read, interpret, and work from mechanical drawings, and fabrication prints.
  • Perform fabrications tasks including cutting, fitting, and grinding
  • Verify dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring equipment
  • Troubleshoot assembly issues and recommend corrective actions
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area while complying with all safety and quality requirements
  • assemble and disassemble mechanical components such as valves, gearboxes, doors, pumps, etc.
  • Have 3 years of relavent experience

Must Have

Must have 3 years of expereicne in assembly or outside machinig /relavent experience

Must be able to use precision instruments efficiently, and lift objects up to 40 pounds.

This job requires limited bending, standing, squatting and climbing.

Must be able to work any shift

Nice to Have

  • Experience in naval, heavy industrial or shipbuilding environments and experience with machinery alignment, familiarity with quality control and test records a PLUS

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.

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. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

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.

Salary.com Estimation for EXPERIENCED ASSEMBLER in Newport, VA
$32,725 to $40,724
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a EXPERIENCED ASSEMBLER?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the EXPERIENCED ASSEMBLER career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$34,799 - $43,941
Income Estimation: 
$51,846 - $67,242
Income Estimation: 
$40,010 - $52,580
Income Estimation: 
$31,394 - $47,343
Income Estimation: 
$40,376 - $50,235
Income Estimation: 
$58,739 - $75,310
Income Estimation: 
$95,114 - $111,854
Income Estimation: 
$54,130 - $73,326
Income Estimation: 
$54,708 - $68,398
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at HII

  • HII Washington, DC
  • Req ID: 48151 Team: E42 NVL ARCH & MAR ENG Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • HII Pascagoula, MS
  • Req ID: 48224 Team: 52 Engineering Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocati... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • HII Beaufort, SC
  • Date: Apr 14, 2026 Location: Beaufort, SC, South Carolina, United States Company: HII's Mission Technologies division Requisition Number: 28166 Required Tr... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • HII Fort Meade, MD
  • Date: Jun 26, 2026 Location: Fort Meade, MD, Maryland, United States #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Company: HII's Mission Technolo... more
  • 16 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other EXPERIENCED ASSEMBLER jobs in the Newport, VA area that may be a better fit.

  • Eaton Williamsburg, VA
  • Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Assembler (2nd Shift). The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 plus $1 shift differential per hour.... more
  • 14 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!