Pipe Fitter Entry Level For 2026 High School Seniors Or Graduates Sign-On Bonus

Req ID : 44044

Team : X42 PIPE

Entity : Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position : Yes

Full-Time

Shift : Multiple

Relocation : Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual / Telework Opportunity : No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement : No

Clearance Required : No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

This Job Listing is for recent or upcoming 2026 High School Graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding a division of HII is offering a $500 sign-on bonus to Trade Entry Level addition Newport News Shipbuilding is offering $500 in relocation bonus to Trade new hires that live 50 miles or greater from Newport News VA. Job seekers who apply are eligible for the sign-on bonus and relocation bonus. Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay weekly paychecks paid time off paid holidays medical benefits including an on-site health center 401K company match employee discounts and more. The sign-on bonus is for external new hires. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are ineligible for the sign-on bonus.

Pipefitters are responsible for installing these complex systems together on the ship and in the shop : more than 23 miles of pipe are installed on a submarine and more than 230 miles of pipe are installed on a carrier. As a pipefitter you will learn to read blueprints fabricate install inspect and test the many piping systems onboard a your first few weeks at the company you will attend a Fundamentals of Piping Fitting class where you will receive important information needed for you to perform you job. During your career you will also receive other training need to enhance your knowledge of the job.

X42 Pipe Fitter Trade Video : Have

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen

Must be able to pass physical agility test

Must be able to kneel squat crawl bend stoop and climb on a daily basis

Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds

Must be able to perform overhead work

Must be able to work overtime as needed

Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator

Must be able to perform work outdoors year- round in all weather conditions

Must be able to work at extreme heights

Must be able to work in small tight confined spaces

Must be willing to work any shift

Nice to Have

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Why HII

We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including : medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

Do You Need Assistance

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Hand Tools,Construction Experience,Rigging,Tooling,Tube Bending,Mechanical Knowledge,OSHA,Fabrication,Pipe Threading,Welding,Refrigeration,Power Tools

Employment Type : Student

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1