Shipfitter Semi-Skilled
Job Location:
Pascagoula, MS - USA
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Job Summary
Req ID: 48589
Team: 07 Shipfitters
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:
The Role
Strength. Skill. Craftsmanship. Advance as a Shipfitter.
Are you ready to take the next step in your shipfitting career Ingalls Shipbuilding is looking for SemiSkilled Shipfitters who have foundational experience in metal fabrication construction or shipyard work and want to continue building their skills on Americas most advanced naval vessels.
As a SemiSkilled Shipfitter youll support the fabrication assembly and installation of structural components that form the backbone of our ships. Youll work with steel tools and shipbuilding equipment to help craft vessels that serve missions around the world.
If youre looking to grow your skills and advance in a worldclass trade a career at Ingalls Shipbuilding Americas Shipyard and Mississippis largest private employer is waiting.
What You Can Earn
Earn up to $28.07 per hour based on your experience and demonstrated skill level.
Additional opportunities for overtime training and advancement into higherlevel craft roles.
What Youll Do
Fabricate assemble and install structural components in ship construction.
Use torches levels tape measures grinders welding equipment and other shipfitter tools.
Assist with layout alignment cutting and fitup of metal components.
Interpret basic drawings follow measurements and apply practical math skills.
Work in shipboard environments including heights confined spaces and varying weather conditions.
Support production needs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and be available for any shift.
Why This Work Matters
SemiSkilled Shipfitters play a key role in building the structures that make our ships strong safe and missionready. Your craftsmanship directly supports the performance and durability of the vessels that protect our nation.
What You Bring
Some experience in metal fabrication shipyard work construction or a related trade
Ability to use measuring tools and basic fabrication equipment
Commitment to safety precision and teamwork
Willingness to work in active shipyard environments and continue developing your skills
(Further training is provided to help you progress into higher skill levels.)
Must Have
- Minimum 6 months trade experience
Nice to Have
- Basic math reading and comprehension skills
- Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
- Knowledge of the layout fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
- Experience with various trade specific tools such as: grinder hand torch hydraulic and ratchet jack chain fall and/or come-a-long combination square framing square hand level and plumb bob
- Knowledge of setting and erecting units
- Knowledge of the use of Datum Lines
- Familiar with fit up and alignment tolerances
- Advanced blue print reading skills
- 3-5 years of marine shipbuilding or construction experience.
- High School Graduate or Equivalent.
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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