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

Huntington Ingalls Industries•Newport News, VA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Operate various machines (manual and/or CNC) such as; lathes, mills, vertical machining centers, horizontal boring mills, etc.
Troubleshoot operations and take appropriate actions to correct
Perform quality inspections, verifying dimensions of work piece are in accordance with drawing specifications.