PIPE WELDER - SKILLED

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 34,440 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

On-site health centers

401K and financial planning tools

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding is hiring an on-site Pipe Welder to join a 24/7 manufacturing environment focused on critical piping systems for naval vessels. Candidates will perform high-precision GTAW/TIG welding on stainless steel and copper-nickel, and will also utilize SMAW and FCAW as needed.

The role requires minimum 2 years of pipe welding experience and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and craftsmanship in a shipyard setting. This is a full-time position with no telework.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pipe welding experience.
• Hands-on pipe welding experience with TIG/GTAW as a primary process.
• Ability to weld Stainless Steel and Copper-Nickel to exact specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-precision pipe welding on Stainless Steel and Copper-Nickel using GTAW/TIG.
• Weld using SMAW and FCAW processes.
• Work from drawings, specifications, and welding procedures to ensure structural integrity and system reliability.
• Support ship construction in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Maintain safety standards that meet industry requirements.

Skills

GTAW/TIG welding

SMAW

FCAW

Safety compliance

Quality craftsmanship

Job description

Ingalls Pipe Welder

Team: 21 Pipe | Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding.

US Citizenship required. Full‑time, multiple shifts. No telework or relocation assistance. Travel not required.

As an Ingalls Pipe Welder, you are part of an elite team responsible for welding the critical piping systems that power America’s most advanced naval vessels. You will perform high‑precision pipe welding on stainless steel and copper‑nickel using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) and support ship construction in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

What You Can Earn

• Earn up to $39.46 per hour, depending on experience and skill level.
• Additional opportunities for overtime, training, and long‑term advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Perform high‑precision pipe welding on Stainless Steel and Copper‑Nickel using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG).
• Weld using additional processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux‑Core Arc Welding (FCAW).
• Work from drawings, specifications, and welding procedures to ensure structural integrity and system reliability.
• Support ship construction in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions.
• Maintain safety standards that meet—and often exceed—industry requirements.

Why This Work Matters

Since 1938, Ingalls welders have played a central role in building nearly 70% of the U.S. Navy fleet. Your skill helps create vessels that defend our nation, operate across the globe, and endure for decades.

What You Bring

• Proven, hands‑on pipe welding experience with TIG/GTAW as a primary process.
• Ability to weld Stainless Steel and Copper‑Nickel to exact specifications.
• Skill in SMAW and FCAW processes.
• Ability to work safely in complex shipyard environments.
• Strong commitment to quality, precision, and craftsmanship.

Must Have

• Minimum 2 years of pipe welding experience.

Nice to Have

• Mississippi Tech Master Certification.

Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.