Pipefitter Experienced Hiring Event (June 2026)
Job Location:
Pascagoula, MS - USA
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Job Summary
Req ID: 47203
Team: 21 Pipe
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:
Power the Ship. Power the Mission. Become a Pipefitter
As an Ingalls Pipefitter you play a critical role in building the complex piping systems that bring our nations most advanced ships to life. From fuel and steam to hydraulics ventilation and climate systems your craftsmanship ensures every vessel operates safely reliably and at peak performance.
If youre ready to put your pipefitting expertise to work on ships that serve around the world a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding Americas Shipyard and Mississippis largest private employer is waiting.
What You Can Earn
Earn up to $39.04 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Additional opportunities for overtime and longterm career growth.
What Youll Do
Fit and install piping systems made from materials such as steel galvanized pipe copper coppernickel and stainless steel.
Install associated valves fittings and components in accordance with drawings arrangements and blueprints.
Use a range of tools and equipment to ensure precision installation and proper alignment of piping systems.
Work in a dynamic shipyard environment that includes heights confined spaces and variable weather conditions.
Support production on multiple shifts as required to meet ship construction schedules.
Uphold Ingalls commitment to exceptional safety standards in every work environment.
Why This Work Matters
Since 1938 Ingalls Pipefitters have contributed to building nearly 70% of the U.S. Navy fleet. Your expertise helps construct ships that protect our nation and operate across the globe for decades.
What You Bring
Proven handson pipefitting experience in complex industrial or shipyard environments
Ability to read and interpret blueprints drawings and arrangements
Proficiency in fitting and installing various piping materials and components
Strong focus on safety quality and teamwork
Basic math reading and comprehension skills
Knowledge of layout fitup fabrication and installation of pipe flanges and valves
Ability to read and interpret trade drawings and/or blueprints using both metric and standard measurements
Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of datum lines
Familiarity with fitup alignment tolerances and advanced blueprintreading skills
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
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
