OUTSIDE MACHINIST HA

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Outside Machinists to join their team in Pascagoula. This role involves installing, aligning, and repairing various ship machinery, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. With a strong focus on teamwork and innovation, you will contribute to building the world's most advanced naval ships. The company offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and educational programs. If you have a mechanical background and a passion for craftsmanship, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

On-site health centers

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

401K savings plan

Life insurance

Wellness resources

Scholarships

Qualifications

• Basic skills in math and mechanical background are essential.
• Experience with hand tools and precision measuring tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, aligns, and repairs ship machinery and equipment.
• Works from blueprints and lays out passage holes for connections.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Math skills

Ruler/tape measure reading

Tools

Hand tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Req ID: 41523
Team: 24 Outside Machinists
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

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. As the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we are building four classes of ships simultaneously and pioneering technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

Job Description

Installs, aligns, and repairs ship machinery such as propelling machinery, auxiliary motors, pumps, ventilating equipment, steering gear, laundry and galley equipment. Works from blueprints and uses hand tools, calipers, and micrometers. Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections such as shafting and steam lines. Aligns reduction gears, bearings, shafting, propellers, and rudder and steering engine assemblies.

Basic Qualifications

Must have basic skills in math, ruler/tape measure reading, and a mechanical background.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Why HII

We serve the heroes who protect our freedom. Our 44,000-strong team builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values-driven organization that prioritizes safety and well-being. We offer a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and educational and training programs for career growth at every stage.

Working at HII is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to build a future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, savings plans (401K), financial education, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarships, and more. Benefits may vary by division or location.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the employment process, email [e-mail] with your request and contact information. Only inquiries about accommodations will be responded to. You may also call 1-844-849-8463, press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.