Abrasive Blaster

Job Description

Job Title: Abrasive Blaster

Req ID: 46079
Team: X33 SURF PREP & TREAT DE
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No – Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No – Clearance Not Required to Start

About HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

Join HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), Virginia’s largest industrial employer with over 25,000 dedicated employees, including multi-generational shipbuilders. NNS is 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 encompasses a wide range of professionals, from skilled trades and project managers to engineers, software developers, solution architects, and technical subject matter experts.

Anchored in a rich, 135-year history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration to produce the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships. If you want to be part of a team that builds the future of naval defense, apply today!

The Role: Abrasive Blaster

As an Abrasive Blaster, you will undergo comprehensive training in surface preparation techniques. Your primary responsibility will be operating blast equipment to create an optimal profile on steel structures, ensuring proper adhesion of coating treatments to metal surfaces. The training provided will cover the safe use, maintenance, and operation of company-provided blast equipment.

You will learn to perform blast operations safely and effectively in a variety of challenging environments, including:

• Tanks and voids
• Elevated heights, utilizing staging, scaffolding, and lifting equipment such as hoists and scissor lifts

Must-Have Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates must be able to meet the following physical and environmental demands:

• Ability to perform kneeling, squatting, crawling, bending, stooping, and climbing on a daily basis.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Capability to perform overhead work.
• Must be able to be clean shaven to properly wear a respirator.
• Ability to perform work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable and capable of working at extreme heights.
• Ability to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
• Flexibility to work any shift to accommodate production needs.

Why HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries)

At HII, we don’t just build ships; we build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, HII is a values and ethics-driven organization that prioritizes people’s safety and well-being. Regardless of your role or location, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

HII offers a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:

• Competitive Pay: Weekly paychecks.
• Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, telemedicine, and wellness resources.
• Financial Security: 401K company match, financial education and planning tools, savings plan options, and life insurance.
• Employee Support: Employee assistance programs and employee discounts.
• Education & Development: Tuition reimbursement, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth.
• Community: Opportunities to work together to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com. In your email, kindly state the nature of your request and provide your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response from this e-mail address.

Alternatively, you may call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.