Newport News Shipbuilding Now Hiring!
Newport News Shipbuilding is the sole designer, builder and re-fueler of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy submarines. With approximately $4 billion in revenues and more than 23,000 employees, they are the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the largest shipbuilding company in the United States.
Founded as the Chesapeake Dry Dock and Construction Co. in 1886, Newport News Shipbuilding has built more than 800 ships, including both naval and commercial ships. Located in Newport News, Va., their facilities span more than 550 acres.
Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking to hire more than 6,000 employees this year! Weld.com's WELD APP will feature some of their job openings coming up so be on the lookout!
If you'd like to hear more information and missed our Podcast episode on NNS featuring Brian Treat, the acting Trade Superintendent for welders and fitters at Newport News Shipyard in Virginia, take a listen here: EP 15: Newport News Shipyard
Brian shares information and advice for applying to their sought after apprenticeship program. He also shares about how he started in that same program and the path he took to get to where he is today.
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