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ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Combat Engineer, you’ll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions.

Skills you’ll learn align with Construction & Engineering, Demolition & Explosives, Operate Heavy Equipment. In addition, you could earn 45 nationally recognized certifications!

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain emergency notification data
• Maintain radio and data distribution systems
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
• Provide technical assistance and training for local-area networks
• Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators

REQUIREMENTS

• 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you’ll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Automation Engineer

This opening is with Howmet Aerospace – a world leader in investment casting of super-alloys, aluminum, and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information, visit

Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately, and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands-on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

Job Summary: This position will be instrumental in identifying new manufacturing technology. Responsibilities include working with vendors and design teams, follow through during the build phase, and implementation of this equipment in production before handing it off to the manufacturing team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Project manage new equipment installations to automate and upgrade manufacturing processes.
• Development and maintenance of robotic programs used throughout Hampton’s facilities.
• Design and program management of fixtures used within the robotic processes.
• Support/train manufacturing operators on the use of robotic automation equipment.
• Documentation of all changes to production programs for future correlation to downstream process outputs.
• Determination of key input variables within the automation process to ensure that process is robust against minor variations in casting dimensions.
• Determination/implementation of key output variables to validate that critical functions within a program/piece have completed successfully before running additional product.
• Support Manufacturing/Process owner in cross functional scrap initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution required. 3+ years’ experience in project management in an industrial environment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience programming robotics.
• Experience with Motoman and/or Fanuc robots.
• Offline programming experience.
• Familiarity with fixture design for implementation in a robotic cell is beneficial.
• Prior exposure / knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Green Belt certification in Six Sigma.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

The Superintendent will schedule all the earthwork, roadwork, or other self-performed work and coordinate field crews through directives given to foremen as well as plan and schedule all requirements to control labor, equipment and material costs. This individual will be responsible for the timely completion of assigned operations and stay within budget. The ideal candidate should be flexible with working hours.

Position will support large heavy civil & highway construction projects in the greater Hampton Roads, VA area.

Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

• Oversee field personnel, daily/weekly schedules, and construction operations
• Supervise and schedule grading, drainage, paving, structures, and other miscellaneous highway construction crews and subcontractors on a daily basis
• Provide leadership and direction to construction personnel
• Manage field operations as well as coordinate work with other company Superintendents and subcontractors
• Assist in On-the-Job training
• Take an active role in emphasizing safety, quality and production, leading by example
• Assist Engineers with quantities and productions
• Coordinate equipment and crews and other job related activities to maximize efficiency
• Attend status meetings to discuss progress and public impact
• Perform additional assignments as needed
• Assist estimators and engineers during the pursuit of new work including borrow pit locations and selection, plant site selection, value engineering, etc.
• Develop and train Superintendents, Engineers, Foremen and Craft Workers
• Ensure that ALL resources assigned are maintained, protected, secured and used at optimum efficiency
• Protection and enhancement of public relations, company image, and company worth
• Understand project budgets and productions to manage personnel and equipment efficiently
• Have a working knowledge of all required plans and specifications
• Train and develop Foreman through mentoring
• Assist with survey and field layout
• Carry out job duties while maintaining Lane values

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience for a Heavy/Highway contractor ($100M+ level)
• Demonstrated decision making skills
• Ability to work in high production environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of HCSS preferred
• Working understanding of types of equipment necessary for production
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Familiar with DOT standards
• Excellent team building skills is a must
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar is desired but not necessary
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and quickly adaptable to changing conditions across all spectrums
• Demonstrated and verifiable ability to manage, supervise, schedule, and delegate on large and complicated projects

At a Glance

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:

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• 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

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• CNC Lathes
  
• CNC Mills
  
• Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
  
• Horizontal Boring Mills
  
• Manual machining equipment
  

Inspection Tools

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• Micrometers
  
• Calipers
  
• Precision measurement tools
  
• Blueprint-based inspection methods
  

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Materials You’ll Work With

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• Alloy steels
  
• Stainless steels
  
• Structural metals used in naval shipbuilding and defense manufacturing
  

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What We’re Looking ForRequired

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• 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)

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• Mechanical background such as:
  
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  • 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:

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• 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

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• $10,000 sign-on + relocation bonus
  
• $1,000 travel reimbursement for pre-employment screening
  

Benefits may include

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• 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 hireCNC.

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.