PIPEFITTER SEMI SKILLED (OCTOBER 2026 HIRING EVENT)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Pascagoula, MS seeks a semi-skilled pipefitter for our October 2026 hiring event. The role involves fitting pipe in steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel and stainless systems, and reading drawings and blueprints.

Shifts may vary, including day or night, with safety procedures meeting industry standards. Must have 6 months of pipefitting experience, or NCCER certification.

Qualifications

• 6 months of Pipefitting Experience, or NCCER Certification.
• Completed high school or equivalent pipefitting program with NCCER certification (Nice to Have).
• 1.5+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Fittings and assemblies per drawings using various materials and fittings.
• Work in shipyard production areas with varying shifts and heights.
• Adhere to safety procedures and shipyard standards.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprints reading

Layout

Safety procedures

Maritime knowledge

Education

NCCER Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PIPEFITTER SEMI SKILLED (OCTOBER 2026 HIRING EVENT)

Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Oct 2, 2026

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, or NCCER Certification

Nice to Have

Completed high school or equivalentpipefitting 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, 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.