Entry-Level Machinist - On-Site Production Tech

HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

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.