PATTERNMAKER 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia; On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA, seeks a fabrication technician who designs and fabricates tools and parts in wood, metal and composite materials through machining operations for foundry processes or internal customers.

Works from blueprints, drawings or 3D models, may create CAD/CAM models, and must have High School/GED plus 2 years of additional education or experience.

Qualifications

• High School/GED and 2 years of additional education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and fabricates tools and parts in wood, metal, and composite materials through machining operations for use in foundry processes or internal customers.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, 3D models, or verbal instructions using math and basic computer skills.

Education

High School/GED + 2 years education/experience

Job description

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Req ID: 48494

Team: M71 PATTERN SHP

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $58,000.00 to $74,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

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. Want to be part of the team? We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Designs and fabricates tools and parts in wood, metal, and composite materials through machining operations for use in foundry processes or internal customers. Works from blueprints, drawings, 3D models, or verbal instructions using math and basic computer skills. May create models from drawings using CAD and CAM systems, generate numerical control program, and transmits program to machining center.

Must Have

• High School/GED and 2 years of additional education and/or experience

Nice to Have

• Self-driven, time management, proactive, communication skills dealing with multiple parties

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.