PIPE WELDER - SKILLED

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 34,440 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental and

Vision plans

401K

Tuition reimbursement

On-site health centers

Job summary

HII Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS, is seeking an experienced pipe welder to join a high-precision team. Perform TIG/GTAW welding on stainless steel and Copper-Nickel, plus SMAW and FCAW as needed, following drawings and procedures to ensure system reliability.

Work in a 24/7 shipbuilding environment with safety as a priority, handling heights and confined spaces while maintaining craftsmanship and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum 2 years of pipe welding experience.

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.
• Support ship construction in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including heights and confined spaces.
• Maintain safety standards that meet and exceed industry requirements.

Skills

TIG/GTAW welding

Stainless steel welding

Copper-Nickel welding

SMAW welding

FCAW welding

Shipyard safety

Education

Mississippi Tech Master Certification

Job description

Job Details

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

Role Overview

Precision. Strength. Excellence. Become a Pipe Welder. 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. With precision and mastery, you will join the networks that move chemicals, steam, ventilation, and essential mechanical systems throughout the ship — work that demands focus, skill, and craftsmanship.

Compensation

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of pipe welding experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

EEO Statement

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.