Pipe Welder Skilled
Pascagoula, MS - USA
Job Summary
Req ID: 48200
Team: 21 Pipe
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
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:
Precision. Strength. Excellence. Become a Pipe Welder.
Do you think you have what it takes to be a first second or third class pipe welder
As an Ingalls Pipe Welder you are part of an elite team responsible for welding the critical piping systems that power Americas most advanced naval vessels. With precision and mastery you will join the networks that move chemicals steam ventilation and essential mechanical systems throughout the ship work that demands focus skill and craftsmanship.
If youre looking to put your welding 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 $39.46 per hour depending on experience and skill level.
Additional opportunities for overtime training and longterm advancement.
What Youll Do
Perform highprecision pipe welding on Stainless Steel and CopperNickel using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG).
Weld using additional processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and FluxCore Arc Welding (FCAW).
Work from drawings specifications and welding procedures to ensure structural integrity and system reliability.
Support ship construction in a 24/7 manufacturing environment including working at heights in confined spaces and in varying weather conditions.
Maintain safety standards that meet and often exceed industry requirements.
Why This Work Matters
Since 1938 Ingalls welders have played a central role in building nearly 70% of the U.S. Navy fleet. Your skill helps create vessels that defend our nation operate across the globe and endure for decades.
What You Bring
Proven handson pipe welding experience with TIG/GTAW as a primary process
Ability to weld Stainless Steel and CopperNickel to exact specifications
Skill in SMAW and FCAW processes
Ability to work safely in complex shipyard environments
Strong commitment to quality precision and craftsmanship
Minimum 2 years of pipe welding experience.
- Mississippi Tech Master Certification
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.
Do You Need Assistance
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