Outside Machinist Trainee Complete 3 Weeks Of Free Trades Training

Req ID: 43892
Team: X43 MACH INSTALL
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

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 HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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. Anchored in our rich 135-year history 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 Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in the Outside Machinist trade.

Newport News Shipbuilding has partnered with the Virginia Ship Repair Association and local Virginia community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer several course-to-hire Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs for individuals interested in learning a trade and working full-time for Newport News Shipbuilding. Courses are offered once a month with 8-10 students per class. The Machinist Trainee program is offered at Camp Community College (Suffolk VA). This (UNPAID) program is 3-weeks (120 hours) 7:00am 3:30pm (Monday thru Friday).

To learn more about the Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs and how the process works please visit: machinists are responsible for installing maintaining testing and repairing a ships major mechanical components and systems. Their work takes place on naval vessels at various stages of new construction overhaul or repair. Key components involved may include steam turbines reduction gears propellers reactor components catapults weapons systems periscopes as well as laundry food service and refrigeration equipment.

Outside machinists utilize a wide variety of tools and machinery from basic hand tools like wrenches and screwdrivers to advanced equipment such as torque wrenches micrometers drill presses optical instruments mills portable machines boring equipment precision grinders and lathes.

Working at Newport News Shipbuilding often involves performing tasks in various weather conditions at extreme heights on scaffolding ladders or elevated platforms and in small confined spaces such as tanks compartments or voids in a ship. These environments require a strong focus on safety precision and adaptability as well as physical agility and comfort working in challenging conditions.

Watch this Machinist video to learn more: Have

Must be able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours) 7:00am 3:30pm (Monday Friday)

Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen

Must be able to pass physical agility test

Must be able to kneel squat crawl bend stoop and climb on a daily basis

Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds

Must be able to perform overhead work

Must be able to work overtime as needed

Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator

Must be able to perform work outdoors year- round in all weather conditions

Must be able to work at extreme heights

Must be able to work in small tight confined spaces

Must be willing to work any shift

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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 - its 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 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- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Required Experience:

Intern