🔎At a Glance

Company: Newport News Shipbuilding (HII)
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Job Type: Full-Time
Base Pay: $28–$42/hr DOE
Annual Earning Potential: Up to $92,000/year (with shift differentials & overtime)
Shift: Multiple Shifts Available
Overtime: Available As Needed
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years machining experience)
Industry: Defense / Naval Shipbuilding
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required
Relocation: Relocation Assistance Available
Bonus: $10,000 ($5,000 Sign-On + $5,000 Relocation*)
Travel Assistance: $1,000 for pre-employment physical & drug screening

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$10,000 Bonus Package for Experienced Machinists

Looking for more than another production machining job?

Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring experienced CNC and Manual Machinists to help build and maintain U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines—some of the most advanced vessels in the world.

Qualified machinists receive:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $5,000 Relocation Bonus (50+ mile relocation)
• $1,000 Travel Assistance to attend your pre-employment physical and drug screening

Combined with competitive pay, shift differentials, overtime opportunities, outstanding benefits, and decades of stable work, this is one of the most unique machining careers available today.

Why This Role Exists

Newport News Shipbuilding continues to expand production supporting long-term U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs.

As the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, and one of only two builders of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines, Newport News Shipbuilding depends on highly skilled machinists to manufacture and maintain mission-critical components.

This position supports precision machining operations where quality, craftsmanship, safety, and consistency matter every day.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machining equipment
• Machine precision components used in U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines
• Work with lathes, mills, vertical machining centers, and horizontal boring mills
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Troubleshoot machining operations and adjust processes when needed
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Work alongside skilled machinists, maintenance teams, and production leadership in a large industrial shipyard

Machines, Controls & Equipment

You'll work with equipment including:

Machines

• CNC Lathes
• CNC Mills
• Vertical Machining Centers
• Horizontal Boring Mills
• Manual Lathes
• Manual Mills

Inspection Equipment

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

Materials You'll Work With

• Carbon Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Large Structural Components
• Naval Manufacturing Materials

What We're Looking For

Required

• 3+ years of CNC or manual machining experience
• Experience operating manual and/or CNC equipment
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Good math and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to troubleshoot machining operations
• Comfortable working in a large industrial manufacturing environment
• Able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
• Safety-minded with strong attention to quality
• U.S. Citizenship Required

Preferred

Experience in:

• Automotive Repair
• Plant Maintenance
• Machinery Installation or Repair

Technical education in:

• Machining
• Diesel Technology
• HVAC
• Automotive Technology
• Mechanical Trades

Why Machinists Choose Newport News Shipbuilding

Few machining careers offer the opportunity to build products that directly support national defense.

Machinists choose Newport News Shipbuilding because of:

• Work on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines
• Long-term stability with decades of backlog
• Competitive compensation
• Up to $92,000 annual earning potential
• Modern industrial manufacturing environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training
• A culture that values skilled tradespeople

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Compensation

Base Pay

$28–$42/hr DOE

Annual Earnings

With available shift differentials and overtime, experienced machinists can earn up to approximately $92,000 per year.

Bonus Package

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $5,000 Relocation Bonus (50+ mile relocation)
• $1,000 Travel Assistance for pre-employment screening

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Educational Scholarships
• Career Development

Schedule

Multiple shifts available.

Overtime available based on production needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is relocation assistance available?

Yes. Qualified candidates relocating more than 50 miles are eligible for a $5,000 relocation bonus as part of the $10,000 bonus package.

Is U.S. Citizenship required?

Yes. Because this position supports U.S. defense manufacturing programs, U.S. Citizenship is required.

What experience is required?

Candidates should have at least 3 years of CNC or manual machining experience.

Apply

If you're an experienced CNC or Manual Machinist looking for a long-term career supporting some of the most advanced naval manufacturing programs in the world, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through hireCNC.