DIMENSION CONTROL TECHNICIAN 1

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Pascagoula, MS seeks a skilled fabri­ation specialist to lay out, fabricate, and assemble jigs and fixtures with precision. You will perform surveys using photogrammetry, total stations, and laser trackers while using CAD for design and planning.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic math, and strong communication, with a focus on quality and adherence to production processes. On-site work with competitive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Math skills are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fabricate and assemble major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, and related tooling.
• Perform measurement surveys using photogrammetry, total stations, laser trackers or similar devices.
• Use CAD software to support design and planning.
• Set up optical instruments to check alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies.
• Develop holding devices and fixture details; monitor quality using control procedures.

Skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve 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, we’re 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 that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

Lays out, fabricates, and assembles a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling involving compound angles and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points between several planes are required. Performs measurement surveys using photogrammetry, total stations, laser trackers or other electronic 3-D instruments. Uses computer aided designs (CAD) graphic user interface software for design. Plans work to be performed and determines methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or own designs. Sets up and operates optical instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies. Develops and designs holding devices and jig and fixture details. Prepares operational sequences and shop drawings covering parts fabrication and assembly to be performed by others. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Must Have

High School diploma or equivalent. May require certification.

Nice to Have

Applicant must have understanding of the Build, Integrate and Dimensional Surveying. Applicant must have understanding of the IPDAR Database and Accuracy Control Work Packages. Experience on level surveying in production. May require certification. Math skills a must (Algebra/Geometry). Good communication skills; both oral and written. Good working knowledge and use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Access), Proficient on computers. Full understanding of construction processes, ship lines and terminology, various measurement units (English/Metric). Full understanding of layout and measure techniques and equipment.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s 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 America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll 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 - it’s 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 buildyourcareer@hii-co .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.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.