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Outside Machinist Skilled


Job Location:

Pascagoula, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 48508
Team: 24 Outside Machinists
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:No

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:No

Were building tomorrows fleet today
With more than 11000 employees HIIs Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years weve designed built and maintained amphibious ships destroyers and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants were simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think thats cool Keep reading:

The Role

Power. Precision. Reliability. Become an Outside Machinist Skilled.

Do you have the technical mastery and attention to detail required to install and align the machinery that drives Americas most advanced naval vessels

As an Ingalls Outside Machinist Skilled you are part of a highly trained team responsible for installing aligning repairing and testing the mechanical systems that keep our ships moving. From propelling machinery and reduction gears to pumps steering systems and auxiliary equipment your work ensures operational readiness safety and longterm performance.

If youre ready to put your mechanical expertise to work on a worldclass scale a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding Americas Shipyard and Mississippis largest private employer is waiting.

What You Can Earn
Earn up to $35.99 per hour depending on experience and skill level.
Additional opportunities for overtime training and longterm advancement.

What Youll Do
Install align and repair ship machinery including propelling machinery pumps motors ventilation equipment and steering gear.
Work from blueprints technical drawings and specifications to complete precision mechanical installations.
Lay out passage holes on bulkheads decks and structural surfaces for the installation of shafting steam lines and related systems.
Align reduction gears bearings shafting propellers rudders and steering engine assemblies.
Use hand tools calipers micrometers and alignment instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Support ship construction across diverse shipyard environments and be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Why This Work Matters
Outside machinists ensure the performance and reliability of the systems that power steer and sustain the fleet. Your precision and skill directly contribute to the mission readiness of vessels that operate around the world and protect our nation.

What You Bring
The ability to install align repair and test ship machinery and mechanical systems
The skills to read blueprints perform precision measurements and assemble propulsion and steering components
Ability to work safely and effectively in complex shipyard environments
Strong commitment to accuracy craftsmanship and teamwork

Must Have

Must have experience as an Outside Machinist or equivalent.

Nice to Have

Prior shipyard experience as an Outside Machinist.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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 and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.


Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.


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