$2500 SIGN ON BONUS ATDM FREE 16 WEEK CNC MACHINIST TRAINING PROGRAM DANVILLE VA (UNPAID)

$2500 SIGN ON BONUS ATDM FREE 16 WEEK CNC MACHINIST TRAINING PROGRAM DANVILLE VA (UNPAID) Location:  Newport News, Virginia, United States Date:  Mar 21, 2026 Req ID: 45908  Team: M53 MACHINE SHOP  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 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. 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 Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, has partnered with the Department of Defense (DOD) to offer a FREE 16-week training opportunity at The Institute of Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, VA. This is an unpaid opportunity, however the training and lodging/housing in Danville, VA will be provided and paid for by a grant from the Department of Defense.  All housing and utilities for this training is covered by the program, and all participants will  be housed in downtown Danville’s River district. Participants will be responsible for all other living expenses including meals, etc.   The 16-week/600 hour training program will cover safety, an introduction to varies tools and machinist skills, a validation of basic machinist competencies, and an evaluation of employability skills. This program is designed to be hands-on training, focusing on a candidate's ability to follow verbal and written instruction, programing and operation of lathe and milling machines, tool selection, accomplish specific tasks in a reasonable time, and perform all activities in a safe manner. Inside (CNC) Machinists operate various machines (manual and/or CNC) such as; lathes, mills, vertical machining centers, horizontal boring mills, etc. Inside machinists troubleshoot operations and take appropriate actions to correct. The machinists perform quality inspections, verifying dimensions of work piece are in accordance with drawing specifications.   Once 16-week program is successfully completed, you will be hired at NNS as a CNC Machinist, just after graduation  Must Have HS Diploma or GED (Min) The candidate must be able to understand written instructions and strong math skills are essential. This is a construction environment involving physical labor and various weather conditions within a shipyard environment.  Must be able to train/work on any shift Nice to Have Prior Mechanical experience such as Automotive Repair, Plant Maintenance, Machinery Installation/Repair is a plus. Successful completion of a technical/vocational program in Machining, Diesel Technology, Automotive, HVAC, Mechanical.