Foreman, X68 Mechanical, 3rd Shift

Job overview

The Foreman, X68 Mechanical is an onsite role in Newport News, VA, on the third shift. The listed salary range is $92,000–$117,000 per year, and the posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus to eligible Foreman new hires. The role supports the X68 OIP Mechanical team at Newport News Shipbuilding. The foreman supervises skilled and semi-skilled trades personnel and coordinates work to meet quality, productivity, and budget expectations. The role translates broad plans into practical work, trains employees, and ensures adherence to technical requirements and procedures.

What you'll do

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate trades personnel
• train employees and recommend additional training
• develop practical action plans from broader strategies
• ensure compliance with drawings and procedures
• oversee manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations
• monitor job and budget performance across shifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

foreman

x68 mechanical

third shift

onsite

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

newport news shipbuilding

cnc machining

manual machining

trades supervision

$5,000 sign-on bonus

$92,000–$117,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• on-site health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance
• 401(k) options
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• discounts
• and education scholarships.

Why this role

Third-shift opening; strong manual and CNC machining background and CNC setup and operation experience required; $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.