Entry-Level Welder: Shipyard Training & Growth

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of HII, is hiring entry‑level welders in Pascagoula, MS. The role offers hands‑on welding training, shifts across a 24/7 shipyard, and no relocation assistance. US citizenship is required.

Starting pay is $21.58 per hour with opportunities for overtime and skill growth. As an entry‑level welder, you will learn SMAW and FCAW welding, follow detailed specifications, and join materials for ship construction and repair.

Qualifications

• A welding training program or technical certification (required).
• Ability to pass military‑standard weld tests in 3G, 2G and 4G positions.
• Successful completion of a welding training program may substitute for experience; hands‑on skill assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic welding processes, including SMAW and FCAW.
• Join metal materials that support ship construction and repair.
• Follow weld instructions and safety procedures in a dynamic shipyard environment.
• Support evolving production needs across active shipbuilding programs.

Skills

Welding training

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Welding certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of HII, is hiring entry‑level welders in Pascagoula, MS. The role offers hands‑on welding training, shifts across a 24/7 shipyard, and no relocation assistance. US citizenship is required.

Starting pay is $21.58 per hour with opportunities for overtime and skill growth. As an entry‑level welder, you will learn SMAW and FCAW welding, follow detailed specifications, and join materials for ship construction and repair.