SHEET METAL WORKER SKILLBRIDGE INTERN

About the role#

This is an unpaid SkillBridge internship designed for transitioning active-duty U.S. military personnel. The program provides hands-on experience within the Sheet Metal Department at Newport News Shipbuilding. Interns receive formal and on-the-job training, including qualification through the shipyard's welding school, to prepare for potential full-time roles.

What you'll do#

• Train on meaningful projects while working closely with a mentor and senior leadership.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install components for aircraft carriers, submarines, and surface ships, including ventilation systems, bulkheads, furniture, ladders, and foundations.
• Perform tasks governed by detailed technical work documents and procedural guidelines.
• Operate various hand and power tools, such as drills, rivet guns, grinders, saws, plasma arc cutters, and CNC fabricators.

What you'll need#

• Must be active-duty military personnel within the final 180 days of service to participate, though applications are accepted within the final 12 months of service.
• Education and experience requirements are dependent on the specific Program of Instruction.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Location & details#

• Location: Newport News, Virginia.
• Modality: On-site only.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Status: Full-time.