Foreman, K46/X43 Submarine Production Trades, 1st Shift

Job overview

The Foreman, K46/X43 Submarine Production Trades is an onsite role in Newport News, VA, on the first 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 K46 Submarine Production Trades team at Newport News Shipbuilding. The foreman supervises and coordinates skilled and semi-skilled trades staff, ensuring work is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with technical requirements. The role trains employees and monitors work quality, productivity, and budget performance.

What you'll do

• Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate trades personnel
• train employees and recommend training
• translate broad strategies into practical action plans
• ensure adherence to 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

k46/x43 submarine production trades

first shift

onsite

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

newport news shipbuilding

trades supervision

shipbuilding

training

travel 10%–25%

$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

First-shift opening with travel listed at 10%–25%; $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.