Inside Machinist (Marine Mechanic) (SkillBridge Intern) - 29257

HII's Mission Technologies division•Pearl City, HI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII. The SkillBridge intern will train as an Inside Machinist (Marine Mechanic) within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of learning the performing as an Inside Machinist at HII Mission Technologies SEMAT Hawaii, capable of independently machining, fabricating, and refurbishing shipboard components while providing technical support to USN Surface Ships at Pearl Harbor. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed. At the end of four months, the intern will gain a deeper understanding: Machine Shop Operations Proficiency Demonstrate competency in setting up and operating conventional lathes, milling machines, band saws, and drill presses Apply proper speeds, feeds, coolants, and cutting techniques for various materials Execute machining operations including turning, drilling, milling, boring, tapping, threading, and grinding to specification Technical Documentation & Quality Control Read and interpret ship drawings, technical manuals, and engineering documentation Utilize precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, comparators) to maintain dimensional accuracy Develop controlled work packages, test documents, and technical reports per Navy standards Shipboard Component Fabrication & Customer Interface Fabricate and refurbish shipboard components using templates and technical specifications Provide work direction and technical guidance to shipboard personnel Interface effectively with Navy customers and manage project schedules and deliverables Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Requirements

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.
Applications accepted within final 12-months of active-duty US military service.
Must be able to obtain SECRET security clearance.
4 – 6 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise.
Experience operating a lathe required.
Ability to read ship drawings, technical documents, and manuals.
Machine, fabricate, and refurbish shipboard components using templates and technical documentation.
Proficient with mechanical equipment and tools for ship repairs.
Must provide own hand tools per trade specialty.

Nice To Haves

Technical/professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Train as an Inside Machinist (Marine Mechanic) within HII-Mission Technologies.
Learn to perform as an Inside Machinist capable of independently machining, fabricating, and refurbishing shipboard components.
Provide technical support to USN Surface Ships at Pearl Harbor.
Be assigned special projects as needed.
Demonstrate competency in setting up and operating conventional lathes, milling machines, band saws, and drill presses.
Apply proper speeds, feeds, coolants, and cutting techniques for various materials.
Execute machining operations including turning, drilling, milling, boring, tapping, threading, and grinding to specification.
Read and interpret ship drawings, technical manuals, and engineering documentation.
Utilize precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, comparators) to maintain dimensional accuracy.
Develop controlled work packages, test documents, and technical reports per Navy standards.
Fabricate and refurbish shipboard components using templates and technical specifications.
Provide work direction and technical guidance to shipboard personnel.
Interface effectively with Navy customers and manage project schedules and deliverables.
Complete HII onboarding, security clearance initiation, Navy shipyard access requirements.
Complete safety certifications: machine shop hazards, PPE, confined space, respirator fit testing.
Introduction to hand tools inventory and basic bench tool operations.
Operate lathe for facing, turning, drilling, threading with supervision.
Learn speeds/feeds selection, tooling setup, coolant application.
Practice precision measurement using micrometers, calipers, thread gauges.
Set up and operate vertical/horizontal milling machines for slotting, facing, boring.
Execute drilling operations on floor-type drill press; operate band saws safely.
Apply advanced measuring techniques using sine plates, comparators, dial indicators.
Interpret ship drawings, technical manuals, engineering specifications.
Develop controlled work packages and quality inspection documentation.
Machine, fabricate, refurbish actual shipboard components under journeyman supervision.
Perform quality inspections using go/no-go gauges and dimensional verification.
Shadow customer interactions; practice briefing techniques with Navy personnel.
Manage small fabrication project including scheduling, reporting, delivery.
Demonstrate proficiency across all machine tools and quality control processes.
Participate in weekly progress reviews.
Engage in physical conditioning for shipboard work (30+ lb lifting).
Participate in professional development.