Machinist Apprentice (Technician 1) - 23707

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntingdon Ingalls Industries (HII), is seeking a motivated Machinist Apprentice to join our team at our Alexandria, VA location.  

At HII we develop customized mission-enabling solutions that seamlessly blend technology and tradecraft. We value collaboration, imagination and hands-on creativity and our employees come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a broad spectrum of technical experience to our team. We expect that you will apply your skills and shape this position based on your strengths and interests. 
 

By joining HII, your talents will build on the industry leading reputation we've earned over more than five decades. Beyond competitive salary and benefits, you will earn a sense of accomplishment by making meaningful contributions to our nation’s top security priorities. HII offers access to all the resources of our parent company HII while maintaining a small company feel across our operations concentrated in Northern Virginia with some of the most comprehensive secure rapid prototyping facilities in the mid-Atlantic region including a full in-house machine shop, composite fabrication, finishing, electronics assembly and testing capabilities.

Electronic solutions include communications, sensors, motion platforms, and antennas in unique packaging and form factors. Software solutions include motion and systems control, recognition and classification AI/ML, graphical user interfaces, data encryption, and communication protocols. The results of your ideas, designs, and skills are realized as they quickly become finished products deployed worldwide.

HII's 4-year apprenticeship program was developed in close coordination with the Virginia Department of Labor to satisfy the Commonwealth of Virginia’s training curriculum requirements.  The program features two main elements: on-the-job machining training and 144 hours of relevant coursework per year through ToolingU, an online career-based learning center.  The program is tailored for our business to support our manufacturing capability and for the individual to provide a well-rounded experience.  Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice is awarded the title of Journeyman Machinist and is presented with a certificate of completion from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The successful machinist apprentice candidate is expected to have little to no machining experience but shall possess a strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn skills that can serve as the foundation of a productive and rewarding career. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

Learn all aspects of machining and related shop theory (equipment, processes, tooling, materials) required by the apprentice program  
•    Learn and follow all safety procedures of the machine shop
•    Learn the proper use of calibrated measuring instruments
•    Learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings
•    Learn how to operate machines such as lathes, mills, and various cutting equipment
•    Clean and maintain machines and keep work area orderly.  Learn preventative maintenance procedures on equipment
•    Maintain no less than a “B” average on all academic courses required by the apprentice program
•    Maintain accurate time keeping for the Apprenticeship log book
•    Take a proactive approach to continuous improvement including productivity, quality, safety, and shop environment

Minimum Qualifications

•    US Citizenship and ability to obtain a government clearance
•    Be at least 18 years of age
•    High School education with passing grades in at least two of the following:
     -  Algebra I or Algebra II
     -  Geometry
     -  Mechanical/Drawing
     -  Vocational/Technical Education
     -  Principles of Technology
•    Strong mechanical aptitude

Preferred Requirements

•    Strong work ethic
•    Well organized and able to manage tasks 
•    Attention to detail

Physical Requirements