Journeyman Shipfitter: Steel Fabrication & Blueprints

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 27,552 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII, seeks a shipfitter/boilermaker to fabricate, assemble and erect metal components for marine vessels. Work may occur at varying heights and in different weather conditions, with shifts 24 hours as ships require. Safety is emphasized and procedures exceed industry standards.

The role offers potential overtime and long-term growth opportunities within a major shipbuilding program and the U.S. Navy/Coast Guard fleet. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years trade experience and/or completion of a trades school.
• Basic math, reading and comprehension skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints utilizing metric and standard measurements.
• Knowledge of layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
• Experience with tools such as grinder, torch, hydraulic and lifting devices.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Blueprint reading

Layout and fabrication

Trade tools experience

US Citizenship required

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, a Division of HII, seeks a shipfitter/boilermaker to fabricate, assemble and erect metal components for marine vessels. Work may occur at varying heights and in different weather conditions, with shifts 24 hours as ships require. Safety is emphasized and procedures exceed industry standards.

The role offers potential overtime and long-term growth opportunities within a major shipbuilding program and the U.S. Navy/Coast Guard fleet. U.S.