PIPE FITTER TRAINEE OR CERTIFICATION - FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATES - SIGN-ON BONUS

Position PIPE FITTER TRAINEE OR CERTIFICATION - FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATES - SIGN-ON BONUS Location Newport News, Virginia, United States Employment Details Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirements: No Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Salary Range: $59,675.20 to $62,067.20 The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range Date: Jul 22, 2026 Team: X42 PIPE Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes About the Employer 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. Role Overview Pipefitters are responsible for installing complex systems together on ships, including over 23 miles of pipe on submarines and more than 230 miles on aircraft carriers. You will engage in various tasks, such as assembling, welding, and securing pipe, as well as troubleshooting and repairing existing systems. In this role, you will learn to read blueprints, fabricate, install, inspect, and test various ship piping systems. Working at Newport News Shipbuilding often involves performing tasks in various weather conditions, at extreme heights on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms and in small, confined spaces such as tanks, compartments, or voids in a ship. These environments require a strong focus on safety, precision, and adaptability, as well as physical agility and comfort working in challenging conditions. Training Program Newport News Shipbuilding has partnered with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local Virginia community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer several course-to-hire Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs for individuals interested in learning a trade and working full‑time for Newport News Shipbuilding. Courses are offered once a month with 5-10 students per class. The Pipefitter Trainee program is offered at Tidewater Community College (Portsmouth, VA). This (UNPAID) program is 3-weeks (120 hours), 7:00am - 3:30pm (Monday thru Friday). Candidates who have received and provide a certificate or diploma in Pipefitting or directly related field are encouraged to apply and may be eligible to waive the completion of the trainee program. Directly related fields include Commercial Pipefitting, Plumbing, HVAC, Irrigation, Welding, Hydraulics, and/or Storm/Wastewater Management. Benefits Competitive pay Weekly paychecks Paid time off Paid holidays Medical benefits including an on‑site health center 401K company match Employee discounts Sign‑on bonus of $500 for Trade Trainee hires, available to applicants who are recent or upcoming 2026 high school graduates Relocation bonus of $500 for new hires living 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA Current employees are ineligible for the sign‑on bonus Requirements Must be able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours), 7:00am - 3:30pm (Monday - Friday) OR present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Pipefitting or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post‑secondary institution, or military equivalent. Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen Must be able to pass physical a Video Watch this video to learn more: #J-18808-Ljbffr Huntington Ingalls Industries