Outside Machinist (WCG SCHED) Feb. 16 - March 6 2026


ID : 5039   

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Outside Machinist Level 1 - this is 2 weeks (80 hours) long designed to prepare candidates to enter the outside machinist department at NNS. The course will cover safety, an introduction to a variety of tools and machinist skills, a validation of basic machinist competencies, and an evaluation of employability skills. This program is designed to be 90% hands-on, focusing on a candidate’s ability to follow verbal and written instruction, display manual dexterity consistent with the craft, accomplish specific tasks in a reasonable time, and perform all activities in a safe manner.Student must also attend OSHA 10 training class conducted by the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) as part of completion of this course. Dates to be determined by VSRA.*Students for this class will be screened and selected by the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) for this class.Outside Machinist Pre-Hire Program must apply online for the “Outside Machinist Trainee” position with Newport News Shipbuilding or visit www.huntingtoningalls.com/careers, click on the Trades/Crafts jobs and search for “Outside Machinist Trainee”.

Class Details

15 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Location
WTIC

Instructor
Everett Wilkerson 

 

Notice

Please read:  Please wear steel-toe shoes to class, notebook, and pen/pencil. Camp will be closed on Monday, Jan., 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King Jr Day. Class will be held at Camp's new facility, Workforce Training & Innovation Center (WTIC), 612 Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA 23434

Tuition: 

$3,000.00


Registration Closes On
Monday, February 16, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
2/16/2026 - 3/6/2026 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM Suffolk, WTIC  Map Everett Wilkerson