MOBILE CRANE OPERATOR

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, MS, is seeking an experienced equipment operator to support naval shipbuilding operations.

You will operate hydraulic mobile cranes, forklifts, backhoes, and related machinery, performing safety checks and reading load charts to ensure precise material handling. The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of operator experience, with five years preferred, and familiarity with the PAT system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an operator.
• Five (5) years of experience as an operator is a plus.
• Must be able to recognize hand signals and perform daily checks on equipment.
• Must read load charts and have knowledge of the PAT system.
• Mississippi Scholars Tech Master certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates hydraulic mobile cranes, skid loaders, forklifts, backhoes, boom trucks, and tractors with bush hog.

Skills

Operator experience

Hand signal recognition

Read load charts

Daily equipment checks

PAT system knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PAT system

Heavy equipment knowledge

Job description

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
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

Operates hydraulic mobile cranes, skid loaders, forklifts, backhoes, boom trucks, and tractor with bush hog

Must Have

Must be able to recognize hand signals, perform daily checks off on equipment being operated, read load charts, and have knowledge of the PAT system. Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience as an operator.

Nice to Have

Five (5) years of experience as an operator. High school graduate or equivalent. Additional equipment knowledge. Mississippi Scholars Tech Master certification preferred.

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.