HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

Pascagoula (MS)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, seeks skilled technicians to overhaul and repair heavy equipment and diesel engines in Pascagoula, MS. Candidates should have 3–5 years diagnosing and repairing gasoline and diesel systems and engines.

The position is full-time, on-site with no relocation assistance, and requires US citizenship. Telework is not available. We offer competitive benefits and a path for career growth within a leading naval shipbuilding employer.

Qualifications

  • Overhauls and repairs various types of heavy duty mobile equipment, such as bulldozers, cranes, locomotives, tractors, graders, powershovels and diesel-powered trucks, buses and materials-handling equipment.
  • Disassembles diesel or gasoline engines as necessary; inspects repairs, and replaces such parts as injection valves, cylinder heads and crankshafts.
  • Repairs clutches, transmission systems, differentials, air compressors, pumps, filter units, superchargers, starting engines, timers, generators, governors, reduction gears, hydraulic couplings, breaking systems, steering system, cooling systems, electrical systems, and similar units.

Responsibilities

  • Overhauls and repairs heavy duty mobile equipment as listed.
  • Disassembles and inspects diesel/gasoline engines, replacing worn parts as needed.
  • Maintains and repairs engine and powertrain components to ensure operational readiness.

Job description

Req ID: 48895

Team: 14 Operating Engineers

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

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

Overhauls and repairs various types of heavy duty mobile equipment, such as bulldozers, cranes, locomotives, tractors, graders, powershovels and diesel-powered trucks, buses and materials-handling equipment. Disassembles diesel or gasoline engines as necessary; and inspects repairs, and replaces such parts as injection valves, cylinder heads and crankshafts. Repairs clutches, transmission systems, differentials, air compressors, pumps, filter units, superchargers, starting engines, timers, generators, governors, reduction gears, hydraulic couplings, breaking systems, steering system, cooling systems, electrical systems, and similar units.

Must Have

Applicant must have 3-5 years experience diagnosing and repairing all types of gasoline and diesel related systems and engines.

Nice to Have

5 years experience diagnosing and repairing all types of gasoline and diesel related systems and engines.

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.

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