About the role#
This is an unpaid internship through the Hire Vets Now (HVN) SkillBridge Program, designed for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. This program provides real-world experience during the final 180 days of active-duty service, focusing on roles that align with your current or previous military job experience, education, and training. The objective is to facilitate a transition into a full-time, permanent position at Newport News Shipbuilding.
What you'll do#
- Supervise, assign, coordinate, and evaluate semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel based on their experience and job knowledge.
- Train employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
- Recommend training to enhance employee productivity and assist in the development of training procedures.
- Translate broad strategies into practical action plans and ensure staff are trained to execute them.
- Maintain compliance with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings and procedures.
- Oversee manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that impact company financial performance.
- Monitor job and budget performance for qualified trades staff.
What you'll need#
- Must be active-duty military within the final 180 days of service to participate in the internship.
- Transitioning military candidates may begin the application process within the final 12 months of military service.
- Education and experience requirements are dependent on the specific Program of Instruction.
- US Citizenship is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Newport News, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
