Shipfitter Skilled
Job Location:
Pascagoula, MS - USA
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Job Summary
Req ID: 48451
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:
Position Overview
The Ingalls Shipfitter is the truest picture of a Shipbuilding Craftsman. They are the artisans who cut grind bend and fi ttogether the raw steel to create the shape of our battle tested ships. Does that sound like an interesting way to make a greatliving Then a rewarding career as a Shipfitter at Ingalls Shipbuilding Americas Shipyard and Mississippis largest privateemployer is waiting for you.
Since 1938 Ingalls workforce has done their part in helping our nation by constructing nearly 70 percent of our US Navys fleet of ships. If you possess the talent skill ability or even the willingness to learn perhaps you have what it takes tobecome a valued team member.
Job Description
An Ingalls Shipfitter also referred to as a Journeyman Shipfi tter or a Boilermaker is responsible for various tools andequipment used in the fabrication assembling and erection of metal components at the various stages in constructing amarine vessel. Ingalls shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights confined spaces differentweather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard a Shipfitter may berequired to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting and most times exceedingindustry standards.
What You Can Earn
Earn up to $39.04 per hourbased on experience and qualifications.
Additional opportunities for overtime and longterm growth.
PRESENT
- Minimum 1-3 Yrs. trade experience and/or completion of a trades school
- 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
- 6Ç Yrs. marine shipbuilding and construction experience
- Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines
- Familiarity with fit-up alignment tolerances and advanced blue print reading 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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