Entry-Level Machinist - On-Site Production Tech

HII

Goose Creek (SC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plan
On-site health centers
401K savings plan
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division is seeking candidates for positions operating light-duty machine tools and related equipment. The role requires climbing, bending, and lifting while maintaining strict quality control in a dynamic shipyard environment.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent and be able to pass a respirator fit test. This full-time on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading naval shipbuilding organization.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be able to climb ladders and work at extreme heights.
  • Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
  • Able to lift 40 lbs or more.
  • Able to work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
  • Take and pass a respirator fit test.
  • Be prepared to work assigned shift as production needs.

Responsibilities

  • Operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and related equipment.
  • May set up machining machines and make adjustments, and perform maintenance.
  • Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances.
  • Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Skills

Climb ladders / heights
Work in confined spaces
Manual dexterity
Lift 40 lbs +
Respirator fit test
Safety-conscious

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bench-/floor-type machine tools

Job description

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division is seeking candidates for positions operating light-duty machine tools and related equipment. The role requires climbing, bending, and lifting while maintaining strict quality control in a dynamic shipyard environment.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent and be able to pass a respirator fit test. This full-time on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading naval shipbuilding organization.

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