5 | 16 | 2016
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
The Community Congratulates NNS on 130 Years Visit the 130th Anniversary website to watch new congratulatory video messages from Burt Schmidt, President and CEO of WHRO-TV, John Broderick, President of Old Dominion University, and Debra Flores, President of Sentara Port Warwick. New videos are added to the website each week.
Pictured (L to R): Nick Brady (X59), Robin Moody (X42), Mike Walters (X42), Jeremy Rich (X42), Christopher Gilbert (X42), Terence Kennedy (X42), Curtis Armstrong (O41), Tejon Tinsley (X42), Aaron Harris (X42), William Massenburg (M30). Photo by Chris Oxley
Pipe Shop Welcomes “The Pinball Machine” On April 28, the Pipe Shop held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome “The Pinball Machine” to its electric pipe bending inventory. The dual-headed bender that uses laser spring back correction, was named for its two bend heads that look like pinball flippers. Manufacturing Engineer Nick Brady (X59) said, “The team implemented new features on the machine such as an accurate 3-D simulation and empty bend tooling, all of which, will help reduce cost, improve safety, and increase engagement.” During the ceremony, Pipe Bending Specialist Robin Moody (X42) operated the first bend. “I’ve been here 32 years and this is a great machine that is easier, safer and faster to operate,” he said. Facilities Project Engineer Curtis Armstrong (O41) led the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon. “The installation and commissioning of the new machine was successful, due to the great teamwork and partnership between the Pipe Shop, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Planning, Information Technology, and the machine’s manufacture, Unison Ltd.,” he said. “The team fully committed to a goal of integrating safety, ergonomics, 5-S, and technology that led to this cutting-edge innovation.”
May is National Electrical Safety Month Newport News Shipbuilding’s Electrical Department (X31) is taking part in National Electrical Safety Month by raising awareness about electrical safety. The department has placed posters and banners around the yard from Pier 2 to Dry Dock 12 and at nine of the turnstiles in honor of the month. “Raising awareness about electrical hazards is the key to reducing home electrical fires, injuries and even death,” said X31 Trade Director David Batdorf. “Whether employees are at home or at work, electrical safety is important at all times. Our goal is to educate employees on small things that they can do to improve the electrical environment around them.” The department also handed out small gifts and released a newsletter and a short video featuring several electricians and their “Words of Wisdom” regarding electrical safety. Watch the video highlighting Electrical Safety Month on Yardnet.
James Johnson (X42) holds a personal camera-enabled device inside the shipyard. Photo by Ricky Thompson
Employees React to NNS’ Personal Camera-Enabled Device Policy I t’s been 15 days since Newport News Shipbuilding’s personal camera-enabled device policy went into effect. Read what employees are saying about the policy on page 2.