Outside Machinist Trainee Or Certified - For 2026 High School Seniors Or Graduates - Sign-on Bonus

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

Newport News, Virginia, United States
On-site
Install, maintain, test, repair mechanical components
Work in confined spaces
Work at extreme heights
Newport News Shipbuilding is offering a $500 sign-on bonus and $500 relocation bonus for eligible Trade Trainee hires

Job Summary

  • Newport News Shipbuilding is offering a $500 sign-on bonus and $500 relocation bonus for eligible Trade Trainee hires.
  • Outside machinists are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing a ship's major mechanical components and systems, including turbines, gears, and reactor components.
  • The company offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits, and a 401K company match.

Matching Summary

Newport News Shipbuilding is offering a $500 sign-on bonus and $500 relocation bonus for eligible Trade Trainee hires.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • install, maintain, test, repair mechanical components
  • work in confined spaces
  • work at extreme heights
  • perform overhead work
  • work outdoors year-round
  • be clean shaven for respirator

Nice-to-have

  • adaptability in challenging conditions
  • physical agility and comfort
  • strong focus on safety and precision

Key Requirements

  • pass 2-week unpaid training program
  • present certificate in related trades field
  • willing to undergo background investigation and drug screen
  • able to pass physical agility test
  • able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, climb
  • able to lift at least 40 pounds
  • able to work overtime as needed
  • US Citizenship Required

Work Rights

US Citizenship Required

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