PIPEFITTER ENTRY LEVEL (OCTOBER 2026 HIRING EVENT)

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Mississippi is seeking a Pipefitter to fit pipes and valves across various materials, following drawings and blueprints. The role involves working in production areas that may require different heights, confined spaces, and multiple shifts to support ship construction.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, performing fit-up and installation, and maintaining safety standards while contributing to the build of Navy ships.

Qualifications

• 6 months of pipefitting experience.
• NCCER certification preferred.
• 1.5+ years of marine, shipbuilding and construction experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting trade drawings and/or blueprints.
• Experience in layout, fit-up, fabrication and installation of pipe, flanges and valves.
• Read and interpret trade drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Blueprint reading

Layout and fit-up

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma; NCCER certification

Job description

Req ID: 49991

Team: 21 Pipe

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. 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

A pipefitter is responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fittings, utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawing, arrangements and blue prints. Ingalls shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Pipefitter may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

Must Have

• 6 months of pipefitting experience

Nice to Have

• Completed high school or equivalent pipefitting technical program with NCCER certification.
• 1.5 or more years of marine, shipbuilding and construction experience
• Experience in layout, fit-up, fabrication and installation of pipe, flanges and valves
• Read and interpret trade drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
• Experience in setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines
• Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances and advanced blue print reading skills

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land and 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.

• 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.

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 [e-mail] 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.