[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Huntington Ingalls Industries jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Huntington Ingalls Industries · Goose Creek, SC # Mech Tech A 3 (Blaster) Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States Listed on Huntington Ingalls Industries’s official careers site. Listed as of November 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Huntington Ingalls Industries’s careers site →](https://careers.huntingtoningalls.com/job/Goose-Creek-MECH-TECH-A-3-%28BLASTER%29-Sout/1442358400/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Huntington Ingalls Industries](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/) / Mech Tech A 3 (Blaster) ## Job description ### Req ID 50444 Team: C100 PRODUCTION 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: to 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 Prepares surfaces for painting by performing various operations such as washing, stripping and masking.� Cleans interior and exterior as required and performs basic brush, dip and spray stripper operations.� Mixes and applies chemicals such as cleaners, brighteners and solvent for use and performs the application of the conversion coat to details, assemblies and the entire structure. Must Have High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years additional education and/or related experience; Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience. May require certification. ### Nice to Have 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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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. ​ ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States[Apply on Huntington Ingalls Industries’s careers site →](https://careers.huntingtoningalls.com/job/Goose-Creek-MECH-TECH-A-3-%28BLASTER%29-Sout/1442358400/) ## Hiring at Huntington Ingalls Industries - Open jobs: 420 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026 [All Huntington Ingalls Industries jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Huntington Ingalls Industries ### [Foreman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/dc3750111502429aec8c/) Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States ### [Foreman / Sheet Metal](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/00684ea25ddf68ea0107/) Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States ### [Material Planner 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/c803504e465b6b6030df/) Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States ### [Matl Dist Handling Support 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/9e6738a308496b79b44e/) Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States ### [Matl Dist Handling Support 3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/68650639b2dfbf15cb76/) Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mech & Robotics Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/fc3355295471bef7a179/) Amazon · US, FL, Tallahassee ### [Mech & Robotics Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/fae29a78f2438de0531d/) Amazon · US, TX, Frisco ### [Data Center Mech Svc Tech Jrny (un)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-controls-international/jobs/9d0ee7ed65bd38c9a5d4/) Johnson Controls International · Austin-Texas-United States of America ### [Inspector B-Mech.](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/c80cc78c98d59b73697e/) Lockheed Martin · Archbald, PA ### [Electrical Electronics Mech M](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/dcfa572fddd905601666/) Lockheed Martin · Marietta, GA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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