$2500 SIGN ON BONUS ATDM FREE 16 WEEK CNC MACHINIST TRAINING PROGRAM DANVILLE VA (UNPAID)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a unique opportunity to join a 16-week CNC Machinist training program. This hands-on training will equip candidates with essential machinist skills, including the operation of various machines and quality inspections. The program, funded by the Department of Defense, provides lodging and covers all utilities, making it an excellent chance for individuals seeking a career in machining. This role is perfect for those ready to work in a dynamic environment and develop their skills in a shipyard setting, ensuring a future in a vital industry.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

On-site health centers

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong math skills and ability to understand written instructions are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machines (manual and/or CNC) such as lathes and mills.
• Perform quality inspections and verify dimensions of work pieces.

Skills

Understanding written instructions

Strong math skills

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Milling machines

Vertical machining centers

Horizontal boring mills

Job description

$2500 SIGN ON BONUS ATDM FREE 16 WEEK CNC MACHINIST TRAINING PROGRAM DANVILLE VA (UNPAID)

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Mar 21, 2025

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet 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.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, has partnered with the Department of Defense (DOD) to offer a FREE 16-week training opportunity at The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (Danville Community College) in Danville, VA. This is an unpaid opportunity; however, the training and lodging/housing in Danville, VA will be provided and paid for by a grant from the Department of Defense. All housing and utilities for this training are covered by the program.

The 16-week/600 hour training program will cover safety, an introduction to various tools and machinist skills, a validation of basic machinist competencies, and an evaluation of employability skills. This program is designed to be hands-on training, focusing on a candidate's ability to follow verbal and written instruction, programming and operation of lathe and milling machines, tool selection, accomplishing specific tasks in a reasonable time, and performing all activities in a safe manner. Inside (CNC) Machinists operate various machines (manual and/or CNC) such as lathes, mills, vertical machining centers, horizontal boring mills, etc. Inside machinists troubleshoot operations and take appropriate actions to correct. The machinists perform quality inspections, verifying dimensions of work pieces are in accordance with drawing specifications.

Must Have

HS Diploma or GED. The candidate must be able to understand written instructions, and strong math skills are essential. This is a construction environment involving physical labor and various weather conditions within a shipyard environment. Must be able to train/work on any shift.

Nice to Have

Prior mechanical experience such as automotive repair, plant maintenance, machinery installation/repair is a plus. Successful completion of a technical/vocational program in machining, diesel technology, automotive, HVAC, or mechanical.

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; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), 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.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.