MECH TECH H 3 (CNC MACHINIST)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Goose Creek, SC, seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and milling machines to fabricate large parts with tight tolerances.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting tools, calculating feeds and speeds, and verifying dimensions; apprenticeship or associate degree plus several years of experience are preferred. Certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years additional related education/experience.
• Apprentice graduate or Associate's Degree in a relevant discipline with 3 years related experience.
• Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and milling machines to fabricate large parts.
• Interpret blueprints and engineering specs to determine operations and correct tooling.
• Select feeds and speeds, and perform measurements to ensure tolerances.
• Assemble precision parts into mechanical assemblies and verify dimensions.
• Modify CNC programs as needed and monitor quality per procedures.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Shop math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 5 years related education/experience

Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline + 3 years related experience

Tools

Siemens 840D CNC control

Job description

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Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

Date: Sep 24, 2026

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. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as advanced CNC mills, lathes, milling machines, to fabricate large piece parts and tooling to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required. May modify numerically controlled programs on computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Must Have

High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years additional education and/or related experience; Apprentice graduate/ Associate's Degree in relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience. May require certification.

Nice to Have

Previous experience with manufacturing large parts and the Siemens 840D CNC control.

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.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

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. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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