CLEANER

Cleaner Position At Newport News Shipbuilding

Cleaners are responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the shipyard, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. Key duties will include cleaning tanks, confined spaces, bilges, pressure washing components, and response to landside spills. The position should require a strong commitment to safety and hygiene standards, as well as the ability to work in various weather conditions. The position requires extensive walking, maneuvering steps, ladders and climbing as necessary. A proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and safety in the shipyard is essential, along with the ability to adapt to changing tasks and priorities.

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.

Must Have

Must be able to perform kneeling, squatting, crawling, bending, stooping, and climbing on a daily basis. Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds. Must be able to perform overhead work. 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 able to work any shift to accommodate production needs.

Nice To Have

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's 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, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll 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 - it's 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.

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.