Welder Entry Level
Job Location:
Pascagoula, MS - USA
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Job Summary
Req ID: 49414
Team: 09 Welders
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:
Strength. Curiosity. Potential. Begin Your Welding Career.Are you ready to start a handson career that helps build Americas most advanced naval vesselsAs an EntryLevel Welder at Ingalls Shipbuilding youll join a skilled team that shapes the steel foundations of the U.S. Navys fleet. You dont need years of experience just a willingness to learn a commitment to safety and the drive to grow your skills. You will receive training in core welding processes learn to follow weld specifications and support the structural work that keeps our ships strong and youre eager to begin a rewarding career at Mississippis largest private employer Americas Shipyard your opportunity starts here.What You Can Earn
Starting pay: $21.58 per hour
Additional opportunities for overtime skills training and longterm career growth.What Youll Do
Learn and perform basic welding processes including SMAW (stick) and FCAW (wire).
Join metal materials that support ship construction and repair.
Work in a dynamic shipyard environment heights confined spaces varied weather conditions and multiple shifts.
Follow detailed weld instructions safety procedures and guidance from experienced welders.
Support evolving production needs across active shipbuilding programs.
Must be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.Why This Work Matters
EntryLevel Welders help build the ships that protect our sailors and safeguard our nation. Every weld you learn to make contributes to the strength and reliability of vessels operating around the world. Your growth and determination directly support the teams who deliver the Navys most capable ships.What You Bring
A welding training program or technical certification (required)
A willingness to learn and develop new welding skills
Ability to pass militarystandard weld tests in vertical (3G) horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions
Comfort working in active industrial environments
Strong commitment to safety craftsmanship and teamwork
PRESENT
- This position requires a minimum of six months to 1 year of work experience or completion of a skilled trade class in FCAW (Flux Core) and SWAW (Stick) welding the ability to pass military standard tests in the vertical (3G) horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions.
- Successful completion of a welding technical training certification program will be allowed in lieu of experience requirement. Qualified applicants will be required to pass a hands-on skill assessment; the weld test is for x-ray quality.
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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Required Experience:
Junior IC
