CNC Machinist — Shipyard Tech Growth & Training

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, seeks CNC Machinists to join the M53 Machine Shop. On-site role with on-the-job training, mentorship, and career growth in a world-class shipyard supporting Navy program components.

Successful candidates complete the Workshops for Warriors CNC Machining 1 program and will receive a $5,000 relocation allowance if moving to the area. US citizenship required for this position.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Workshops for Warriors CNC Machining 1 program (640hours/16weeks) in SanDiego, CA
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical abilities test, and background investigation
• Detail‑oriented, reliable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of manual and CNC equipment, including lathes, mills, vertical machining centers, and horizontal boring mills
• Assist in machine setup, tool changes, and program loading to ensure efficient production runs
• Perform in‑process quality inspections, verifying dimensions against engineering drawings and specifications
• Troubleshoot machining issues, make adjustments, and document corrective actions
• Follow all safety, quality, and documentation procedures to meet NNS standards

Skills

CNC Machining

Machining knowledge

Detail-oriented

Education

Workshops for Warriors CNC Machining 1 program

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Vertical Machining Centers

Horizontal Boring Mills

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, seeks CNC Machinists to join the M53 Machine Shop. On-site role with on-the-job training, mentorship, and career growth in a world-class shipyard supporting Navy program components.

Successful candidates complete the Workshops for Warriors CNC Machining 1 program and will receive a $5,000 relocation allowance if moving to the area. US citizenship required for this position.