Journeyman Shipfitter: Craft Naval Hulls & Precision

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of HII, seeks a skilled Shipfitter to cut, grind and fit steel components for U.S. Navy ships. This journeyman role involves reading blueprints, coordinating with teams, and working at various heights in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

The position offers day and night shifts, a focus on safety, and opportunities for overtime and long-term growth within America’s Shipyard in Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 yrs trade experience and/or completion of a trades school.
• Basic math, reading and comprehension skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints utilizing metric and standard measurements.

Responsibilities

• Cut, grind, bend and fit together steel components for marine vessels.
• Work at various heights and in confined spaces across multiple shifts.
• Follow safety procedures and meet industry standards in shipyard work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Trade experience

Safety awareness

Education

Trades school completion

Tools

Grinder

Hand torch

Hydraulic jack

Ratchet jack

Chain fall

Come-a-long

Combination square

Framing square

Hand level

Plumb bob

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of HII, seeks a skilled Shipfitter to cut, grind and fit steel components for U.S. Navy ships. This journeyman role involves reading blueprints, coordinating with teams, and working at various heights in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

The position offers day and night shifts, a focus on safety, and opportunities for overtime and long-term growth within America’s Shipyard in Mississippi.