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X11 BURNER Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Aug 5, 2026 Req ID: 47713 Team: X11 FITTERS Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirements: No Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Salary Range: $57,283.20 to $85,196.80 The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re 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. 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 We are seeking a highly skilled Burner to join our team of shipbuilders. The successful candidate will be responsible for making critical ship and module cuts using a variety of hand and track-driven equipment, ensuring precise alignment for proper installation of ship components and modules. Key Responsibilities • Operate hand torches, IK12, IK72, and Koike mod drive burning machines to produce high-quality cuts • Determine proper tooling for each job, including choice of torch tip size and fuel flow settings • Interface with fellow shipbuilders, other trades, and ship management to ensure project success • Become proficient in the use of bevel gauges, squares, and rulers to establish precision machine setups • Work safely with a high degree of accuracy to produce final cuts Must Have Ability to work in extreme temperature environment. Ability to work at extreme heights or in very confined spaces. Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs. Preferred/Desired Skills • Previous experience in the construction industry or manufacturing environment (e.g., erecting structures, reading blueprints, framing houses) • Previous metal fabrication experience and shipbuilding experience preferred • Strong burning background with knowledge of correct tooling choice • Ability to understand construction plans and general construction principles • Honest, dependable, thorough, and strong work ethic • Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without. Nice to Have High school graduate or equivalent preferred Why HII 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. 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 [email protected] 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 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding. © Copyright 2025 × When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Required Cookies These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off. 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