2nd Shift Foreman: Outside Machinists (Shipbuilding)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Foreman Outside Machinists for the 2nd shift. You will lead semi-skilled and skilled trades, supervise work, assign tasks, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time production in a high‑stakes shipbuilding environment.

Must have a BS/Apprentice or high school with 4 years related manufacturing/military experience, or an Associate Degree with 3 years.

Qualifications

• BS/Apprentice, or High School with 4 years combined manufacturing/shipbuilding/military experience
• Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade and/or military experience
• Internal candidates must have a Superior Attendance and Disciplinary Record.
• Candidate cannot have more than 3 unexcused absences in the last 180 day period.
• Candidate cannot have any safety DANS that result in a disciplinary layoff in last 180 day period.
• Candidate cannot have more than 2 total DANS in the last 180 day period (excluding lost tool).
• Must be willing and able to work any shift assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge.
• Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
• Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures.
• Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans.
• Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc.
• Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance.
• Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts.
• Perform management duties, including Safety, Quality, Cost and Schedule
• Additional common management responsibilities as listed in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 within command media (SBMC 0001) and applicants should review the Charter and policies and procedures before applying for position.

Skills

Leadership

Accountability

Supervisory experience

Safety adherence

Education

BS/Apprentice

High School + 4 yrs exp

Associate Degree in Trade/Technical

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Foreman Outside Machinists for the 2nd shift. You will lead semi-skilled and skilled trades, supervise work, assign tasks, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time production in a high‑stakes shipbuilding environment.

Must have a BS/Apprentice or high school with 4 years related manufacturing/military experience, or an Associate Degree with 3 years.