Shipfitter (Lead Pour Operator)

Job overview

The Shipfitter (Lead Pour Operator) is an onsite role in Newport News, VA, with a salary range of $57,283.20 to $85,196.80 per year. This position supports the X11 Fitters team at Newport News Shipbuilding. This role involves specialized structural surface preparation and lead pouring operations. The incumbent will use heating torches to liquefy lead for bonding to steel structures, while also performing standard shipfitting tasks such as cutting, grinding, and fitting components.

What you'll do

• Perform lead pouring operations
• use heating torches
• conduct structural surface preparation
• grind and sandblast
• fit and align steel structures
• work in confined spaces.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

newport news va

shipfitter

lead pouring

metal fabrication

onsite

sign-on bonus

us citizenship required

$57k-$85k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $3,000 sign-on bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401K match, on-site health center, tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires willingness to work with lead; includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding. Sector: 33.