Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
OUTSIDE MACHINIST TRAINEE OR CERTIFIED - FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUAT
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
OUTSIDE MACHINIST TRAINEE OR CERTIFIED – FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATES – SIGN-ON BONUS
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Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
1 week ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
Req ID: 44059
Team: X43 MACH INSTALL
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation assistance available
Telework: No – not eligible
Travel: No
Security clearance: Not required to start
About 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. Anchored in our rich, 135‑year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.
The Role This position is for recent or upcoming 2026 High School graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is offering a
$500 sign‑on bonus
to Trade Trainee hires and an additional
$500 relocation bonus
for new hires living 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA. Job seekers who apply are eligible for these bonuses. Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on‑site health center, 401(k) company match, employee discounts, and more. The sign‑on bonus is for external new hires; current employees are ineligible.
We partner with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer several course‑to‑hire Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs. Courses are offered once a month with 8–10 students per class. The Machinist Trainee program is offered at Camp Community College (Suffolk, VA). This 2‑week (80‑hour) unpaid program is held 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Candidates with a certificate or diploma in outside machining or a directly related field may be eligible to waive the trainee program. Directly related fields include: Automotive Repair, Diesel Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, HVAC, Refrigeration, Engine Maintenance, Machining and Tooling, CNC/CAD, Aviation Maintenance, Small Engine Repair, Gas Turbine Systems, and/or Commercial/Industrial Maintenance.
Outside machinists are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing a ship’s major mechanical components and systems. Their work takes place on naval vessels at various stages of new construction, overhaul, or repair. Key components involved may include steam turbines, reduction gears, propellers, reactor components, catapults, weapons systems, periscopes, as well as laundry, food‑service, and refrigeration equipment.
Outside machinists use a wide variety of tools and machinery, from basic hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers to advanced equipment such as torque wrenches, micrometers, drill presses, optical instruments, mills, portable machines, boring equipment, precision grinders, and lathes.
Work may involve various weather conditions, extreme heights on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms, and small, confined spaces such as tanks, compartments, or voids in a ship. These environments require a strong focus on safety, precision, and adaptability, as well as physical agility and comfort working in challenging conditions.
Must Have
Be able to complete the 2‑week (80‑hour) unpaid program or present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Outside Machining or a directly related field.
Willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Pass a physical agility test.
Be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
Be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Be able to perform overhead work.
Be able to work overtime as needed.
Be able to be clean‑shaven to wear a respirator.
Be able to perform work outdoors, year‑round, in all weather conditions.
Be able to work at extreme heights.
Be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
Be willing to work any shift.
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, 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. 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.
Benefits Comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401(k)), 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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OUTSIDE MACHINIST TRAINEE OR CERTIFIED – FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATES – SIGN‑ON BONUS
role at
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
1 week ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
Req ID: 44059
Team: X43 MACH INSTALL
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation assistance available
Telework: No – not eligible
Travel: No
Security clearance: Not required to start
About 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. Anchored in our rich, 135‑year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.
The Role This position is for recent or upcoming 2026 High School graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is offering a
$500 sign‑on bonus
to Trade Trainee hires and an additional
$500 relocation bonus
for new hires living 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA. Job seekers who apply are eligible for these bonuses. Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on‑site health center, 401(k) company match, employee discounts, and more. The sign‑on bonus is for external new hires; current employees are ineligible.
We partner with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer several course‑to‑hire Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs. Courses are offered once a month with 8–10 students per class. The Machinist Trainee program is offered at Camp Community College (Suffolk, VA). This 2‑week (80‑hour) unpaid program is held 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Candidates with a certificate or diploma in outside machining or a directly related field may be eligible to waive the trainee program. Directly related fields include: Automotive Repair, Diesel Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, HVAC, Refrigeration, Engine Maintenance, Machining and Tooling, CNC/CAD, Aviation Maintenance, Small Engine Repair, Gas Turbine Systems, and/or Commercial/Industrial Maintenance.
Outside machinists are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing a ship’s major mechanical components and systems. Their work takes place on naval vessels at various stages of new construction, overhaul, or repair. Key components involved may include steam turbines, reduction gears, propellers, reactor components, catapults, weapons systems, periscopes, as well as laundry, food‑service, and refrigeration equipment.
Outside machinists use a wide variety of tools and machinery, from basic hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers to advanced equipment such as torque wrenches, micrometers, drill presses, optical instruments, mills, portable machines, boring equipment, precision grinders, and lathes.
Work may involve various weather conditions, extreme heights on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms, and small, confined spaces such as tanks, compartments, or voids in a ship. These environments require a strong focus on safety, precision, and adaptability, as well as physical agility and comfort working in challenging conditions.
Must Have
Be able to complete the 2‑week (80‑hour) unpaid program or present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Outside Machining or a directly related field.
Willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Pass a physical agility test.
Be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
Be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Be able to perform overhead work.
Be able to work overtime as needed.
Be able to be clean‑shaven to wear a respirator.
Be able to perform work outdoors, year‑round, in all weather conditions.
Be able to work at extreme heights.
Be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
Be willing to work any shift.
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, 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. 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.
Benefits Comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401(k)), 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr