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HII

Sheet Metal Worker Intern

HII

UNPAID internship for transitioning active-duty military personnel gaining real-world experience through meaningful projects and mentorship at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Posted 7/7/2026internshipNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in fabricating, assembling, and installing components for military vessels, utilizing hand and power tools effectively. Capable of adhering to detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines while collaborating with mentors and leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Welding School QualificationFabrication SkillsAssembly SkillsInstallation SkillsMilitary Experience

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Tools & Technologies
Hand ToolsPower ToolsCNC FabricatorsDrillsRivet GunsGrinders
Industry Keywords
Aircraft CarriersSubmarinesSurface ShipsTechnical Work DocumentsProcedural Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Actively train on meaningful projects
  • Work closely with a mentor and senior company leadership
  • First be qualified through the shipyard's state of the art welding school
  • Responsible for fabricating, assembling, and installing various components on Aircraft Carriers, Submarines, and other Surface Ships
  • Perform work governed by detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines
  • Utilize hand tools and power tools/equipment including drills, rivet guns, grinders, CNC fabricators, and more

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service
  • Transitioning Military candidates can begin applying within final 12 months of military service
  • Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
  • on-site health centers
  • tele-medicine
  • wellness resources
  • employee assistance programs
  • savings plan options (401K)
  • financial education and planning tools
  • life insurance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • employee discounts
  • early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships