CNC Machinist – Naval Shipbuilding | $10K Bonus (Newport News Shipbuilding)

At a Glance

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position. Company:

Newport News Shipbuilding (HII) Location:

Newport News, VA (On-Site) Job Type:

Full-Time Pay Range:

$35 – $45 per hour (based on experience) Bonus:

$10,000 Total Bonus + $1,000 Travel Support Shift:

Multiple Shifts Available Overtime:

Available Experience Level:

Experienced (3+ Years CNC Machining) Work Authorization:

U.S. Citizenship Required Relocation:

Relocation Assistance Available Published:

March 10, 2026 Apply Link:

Apply directly through hireCNC

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$10,000 Bonus for Experienced Machinists

Newport News Shipbuilding is offering a

$10,000 bonus for experienced CNC machinists , plus

$1,000 travel reimbursement

to attend your pre-employment physical and drug screening.

This opportunity supports the construction and maintenance of

U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines

— some of the most advanced naval vessels in the world.

These CNC Machinist jobs support

heavy machining and precision manufacturing for naval defense programs

at Newport News Shipbuilding in

Newport News, Virginia .

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continued production and long-term shipbuilding programs at

Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA , the

sole designer and builder of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers

and one of only two builders of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.

With

decades of backlog building and maintaining the Navy’s most advanced ships , machinists in the M53 Machine Shop play a critical role in supporting defense manufacturing operations.

Machinists here help produce and maintain precision components used in

large-scale naval shipbuilding and ship repair operations .

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Operate

manual and CNC machining equipment

used in naval shipbuilding

Work with machines such as

lathes, mills, vertical machining centers, and horizontal boring mills

Perform machining operations to produce precision components used in naval vessels

Troubleshoot machining operations and adjust processes when required

Perform dimensional inspections to ensure parts meet

engineering drawing specifications

Use precision inspection tools to verify tolerances and measurements

Work within a

large industrial shipyard environment , which may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying conditions

Collaborate with machinists, supervisors, and production teams to maintain quality and production standards

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

Machinists may work with equipment such as:

Machines

CNC Lathes

CNC Mills

Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Horizontal Boring Mills

Manual machining equipment

Inspection Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Precision measurement tools

Blueprint-based inspection methods

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Materials You’ll Work With

Alloy steels

Stainless steels

Structural metals used in naval shipbuilding and defense manufacturing

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What We’re Looking ForRequired

3+ years of CNC machining experience

Ability to understand and follow written instructions

Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills

Experience operating manual or CNC machining equipment

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and machining instructions

Comfortable working in a

shipyard or industrial manufacturing environment

U.S. Citizenship required

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Preferred (Not Required)

Mechanical background such as:

Automotive repair

Plant maintenance

Machinery installation or repair

Completion of a

technical or vocational training program

in machining or mechanical trades

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$10,000 Bonus Details

Newport News Shipbuilding offers a

$10,000 total bonus package

for experienced machinists.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Paid upon start date and subject to state and federal taxes.

$5,000 Relocation Bonus Paid upon start date and grossed up.

Travel Support

New hires also receive

$1,000 to travel to Newport News, VA

for their pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Employees who voluntarily resign or are terminated for violation of company regulations before completing

12 months of employment

must repay the bonus amount.

Current HII / Newport News Shipbuilding employees are not eligible for this bonus.

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose

Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA

because it offers the chance to work on some of the most advanced defense manufacturing programs in the world.

Highlights include:

Work on

U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines

One of the

largest industrial employers in Virginia

Over

135 years of shipbuilding innovation

Stable long-term defense programs

Opportunities to grow within a large industrial organization

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:

$35 – $45 per hour (depending on experience)

Bonus Package

$10,000 sign-on + relocation bonus

$1,000 travel reimbursement for pre-employment screening

Benefits may include

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan options

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

On-site health centers

Telemedicine options

Financial education tools

Employee discounts

Education scholarships

Schedule

Multiple shifts available.

Overtime:

Available based on shipbuilding production needs.

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Apply

Experienced machinists can apply directly through

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Apply now to join the shipbuilding team at

Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA

and help build the most advanced naval ships in the world.