Newport News Shipbuilding Talent Acquisition is hosting an in-person, open-to-the-public, trades hiring event for fitters (X11) and welders (X18) Saturday, April 2, at NetCenter (Zone 2) from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

This event is for job seekers interested in trainee, entry-level and experienced NNS trades positions. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet NNS recruiters, apply on-site and interview. Qualified candidates could receive an on-the-spot job offer. Attendees also can participate in live welding demonstrations, women in trades panel workshops, enjoy local food trucks, raffles, and more.

Visit huntingtoningalls.com/hii-careers/040222-2 for event details, including job openings.

NNS employees are encouraged to share this hiring event opportunity. Employees who refer a trades job seeker who is hired could receive a $1,000 cash bonus. For more information about referrals, visit huntingtoningalls.com/hii-careers/refer-a-friend. More than 250 job offers were extended to job seekers who attended a trades hiring event in February.