Mechanical Technician Outside Machinist

Job overview

The Mechanical Technician Outside Machinist is an onsite role based in Goose Creek, SC. Compensation is not specified for this position. This role supports the Newport News Shipbuilding division, which designs and builds U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. This role exists to operate light-duty machine tools and equipment to support shipbuilding production. The technician ensures components meet close tolerances and quality standards through precise machining and maintenance tasks.

What you'll do

• Operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, and saws.
• Sets up and adjusts machinery, performs maintenance, and checks work using gauges, jigs, and fixtures to ensure close tolerances.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with control procedures.

What we're looking for

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

goose creek sc

huntington ingalls industries

machinist

outside machinist

shipbuilding

no weekends

no on-call

no travel

us citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.