🔎At a Glance

Company: Newport News Shipbuilding
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $28-42/hr DOE
Shift: Multiple Shifts Available
Overtime: Available As Needed
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years machining experience)
Industry: Defense / Naval Manufacturing
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required
Relocation: Relocation Assistance Available
Bonus: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus/Relocation Bonus
Apply Link: Apply directly through hireCNC

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to continued production demand supporting U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and submarine programs.

At Newport News Shipbuilding, CNC Machinists play a critical role in manufacturing and maintaining some of the most advanced naval vessels in the world. This position supports high-precision machining operations focused on quality, consistency, safety, and craftsmanship in a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate manual or CNC machinery
• Work with lathes, mills, vertical machining centers, and horizontal boring mills
• Troubleshoot machining operations and make process adjustments as needed
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Verify dimensions and perform quality inspections to print specifications
• Utilize precision measuring instruments and strong math skills daily
• Support production in a fast-paced shipyard manufacturing environment
• Work closely with other machinists, maintenance teams, and production leadership

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

Machines:

• CNC Lathes
• CNC Mills
• Vertical Machining Centers
• Horizontal Boring Mills
• Manual Machine Tools
• Conventional Lathes/Mills

Inspection Tools:

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Precision Measuring Instruments
• Blueprint & Dimensional Inspection Equipment

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Steel
• Alloy Materials
• Industrial Structural Components
• Naval Manufacturing Materials

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 3+ years of machining experience
• Experience operating manual and/or CNC equipment
• Strong blueprint reading and math skills
• Ability to troubleshoot machining operations
• Comfortable working in industrial manufacturing conditions
• Ability to work in confined spaces, heights, and varying weather conditions
• Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred (Not Required):

• Automotive repair experience
• Plant maintenance experience
• Machinery installation or repair background
• Technical or vocational training in:
  • Machining
  • Diesel Technology
  • HVAC
  • Automotive Technology

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose HII because of the long-term stability, large-scale manufacturing environment, and opportunity to work on mission-critical defense programs.

• Stable long-term work supporting U.S. Navy programs
• Large modern manufacturing environment
• Strong career growth opportunities
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hands-on machining work with large industrial equipment
• Team-focused culture that values skilled tradespeople

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay & Bonuses

• $28-42/hr depending on experience
• $10,000 Sign-On/Relocation Bonus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Educational Scholarships
• Career Development & Training Programs

Schedule

• Multiple Shifts Available
• Overtime Available As Needed

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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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