Newport News Shipbuilding
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DismissNewport News Shipbuilding is a shipyard. They are a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.
hii.com/what-we-do/divisions/newport-news-shipbuildingRating based on 47 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Newport News Shipbuilding
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Newport News Shipbuilding get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
47% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Newport News Shipbuilding give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
76% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Newport News Shipbuilding do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
86% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Newport News Shipbuilding worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Newport News Shipbuilding workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
62% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Newport News Shipbuilding workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
79% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Newport News Shipbuilding?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
36% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Newport News Shipbuilding managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
98% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Newport News Shipbuilding?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Newport News Shipbuilding job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most parents say it’s bad
Is working at Newport News Shipbuilding good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
How we know this
73% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Newport News Shipbuilding feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Newport News Shipbuilding get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
34% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Newport News Shipbuilding?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Newport News Shipbuilding enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
42% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Newport News Shipbuilding recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Newport News Shipbuilding?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Newport News Shipbuilding?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 70% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Newport News Shipbuilding’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
98% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Newport News Shipbuilding is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Newport News Shipbuilding ranks
Newport News Shipbuilding ranks joint 144th to work for out of manufacturers.
- 144= MasterBrand Cabinets
- 144= Newport News Shipbuilding
- 144= Lippert
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of April 29, 2025.
Newport News Shipbuilding job reviews
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Best thing
The pay and overtime
Worst thing
People
Crane operator at Newport News Shipbuilding, January 2025
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Best thing
Fairly easy, but has a lot of hassle
Worst thing
Parking and dealing with other people outside the crew
Electrician at Newport News Shipbuilding, December 2024