O43-Foreman-5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

10h•$92,000 - $117,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman supervises, assigns, coordinates, and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience, and job knowledge. The role supervises and trains employees to improve the quality and quantity of work, recommends training to strengthen employee skills and productivity, and assists with developing training procedures. The Foreman translates broad strategies into practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to carry them out. The position requires thorough technical knowledge of the assigned trade and a solid educational foundation. A strong electrical troubleshooting background is desired. The Foreman must be able to interpret electrical schematics, understand a variety of electrical and electronic repairs, and instruct others in troubleshooting and repair. The role is responsible for adherence to technical requirements, including drawings and procedures, and for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations with significant financial impact. The Foreman supervises qualified trades staff and monitors job and budget performance across all shifts. Knowledge of Facilities Maintenance processes and the ability to document repair history in the SAP Plant Maintenance module are preferred. This is a full-time, first-shift position at Newport News Shipbuilding. U.S. citizenship is required. The role is not eligible for telework, and relocation assistance is not available. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible Foreman new hires, including current Newport News Shipbuilding employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or apprentice certification; or high school education and four years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience; or an associate degree in a trade or technical field and three years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade, or military experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Thorough technical knowledge of the trade in the area of responsibility and a solid educational base.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and knowledge of a variety of electrical and electronic repairs.
Ability to instruct others in troubleshooting and repairs.

Nice To Haves

Strong electrical troubleshooting background.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Qualification and knowledge of Y-1078 Lock Out Tag Out (LO/TO) requirements.
Knowledge of the SAP Plant Maintenance module.
Knowledge of maintenance processes and documentation requirements.
Knowledge of the Facilities Maintenance Manual.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel based on their skill, experience, and job knowledge.
Supervise and train employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
Recommend training to enhance employee skill and productivity, and assist in developing training procedures.
Translate broad strategies into practical action plans and ensure employees are trained to perform them.
Ensure compliance with technical job requirements, including applicable drawings and procedures.
Oversee manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on company performance.
Supervise qualified trades staff and monitor job and budget performance across all shifts.
Instruct employees in electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
Document repair history in the SAP Plant Maintenance module in accordance with process requirements.