CNC Machinist – Naval Shipbuilding | $10K Bonus (Newport News Shipbuilding)

🔎At a Glance

Company: Newport News Shipbuilding (HII)
Location: Newport News, VA (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $35 – $45 per hour (based on experience)
Bonus: $10,000 Total Bonus + $1,000 Travel Support
Shift: Multiple Shifts Available
Overtime: Available
Experience Level: Experienced (3+ Years CNC Machining)
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required
Relocation: Relocation Assistance Available
Published: March 10, 2026
Apply Link: Apply directly through hireCNC

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$10,000 Bonus for Experienced Machinists

Newport News Shipbuilding is offering a $10,000 bonus for experienced CNC machinists, plus $1,000 travel reimbursement to attend your pre-employment physical and drug screening.

This opportunity supports the construction and maintenance of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines — some of the most advanced naval vessels in the world.

These CNC Machinist jobs support heavy machining and precision manufacturing for naval defense programs at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia.

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continued production and long-term shipbuilding programs at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA, the sole designer and builder of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of only two builders of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.

With decades of backlog building and maintaining the Navy’s most advanced ships, machinists in the M53 Machine Shop play a critical role in supporting defense manufacturing operations.

Machinists here help produce and maintain precision components used in large-scale naval shipbuilding and ship repair operations.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Operate manual and CNC machining equipment used in naval shipbuilding
• Work with machines such as lathes, mills, vertical machining centers, and horizontal boring mills
• Perform machining operations to produce precision components used in naval vessels
• Troubleshoot machining operations and adjust processes when required
• Perform dimensional inspections to ensure parts meet engineering drawing specifications
• Use precision inspection tools to verify tolerances and measurements
• Work within a large industrial shipyard environment, which may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying conditions
• Collaborate with machinists, supervisors, and production teams to maintain quality and production standards

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

Machinists may work with equipment such as:

Machines

• CNC Lathes
• CNC Mills
• Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
• Horizontal Boring Mills
• Manual machining equipment

Inspection Tools

• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Precision measurement tools
• Blueprint-based inspection methods

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Alloy steels
• Stainless steels
• Structural metals used in naval shipbuilding and defense manufacturing

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills
• Experience operating manual or CNC machining equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and machining instructions
• Comfortable working in a shipyard or industrial manufacturing environment
• U.S. Citizenship required

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Preferred (Not Required)

• Mechanical background such as:
  • Automotive repair
  • Plant maintenance
  • Machinery installation or repair
• Completion of a technical or vocational training program in machining or mechanical trades

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$10,000 Bonus Details

Newport News Shipbuilding offers a $10,000 total bonus package for experienced machinists.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Paid upon start date and subject to state and federal taxes.

$5,000 Relocation Bonus
Paid upon start date and grossed up.

Travel Support

New hires also receive $1,000 to travel to Newport News, VA for their pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Employees who voluntarily resign or are terminated for violation of company regulations before completing 12 months of employment must repay the bonus amount.

Current HII / Newport News Shipbuilding employees are not eligible for this bonus.

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA because it offers the chance to work on some of the most advanced defense manufacturing programs in the world.

Highlights include:

• Work on U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines
• One of the largest industrial employers in Virginia
• Over 135 years of shipbuilding innovation
• Stable long-term defense programs
• Opportunities to grow within a large industrial organization
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $35 – $45 per hour (depending on experience)

Bonus Package

• $10,000 sign-on + relocation bonus
• $1,000 travel reimbursement for pre-employment screening

Benefits may include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan options
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• On-site health centers
• Telemedicine options
• Financial education tools
• Employee discounts
• Education scholarships

Schedule

Multiple shifts available.

Overtime: Available based on shipbuilding production needs.

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Apply

Experienced machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

👉 Apply now to join the shipbuilding team at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA and help build the most advanced naval ships in the world.