Precision Burner: Shipyard Fabrication Pro

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

On-site health centers

Retirement plan (401K)

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, seeks skilled burners in Mississippi. You will read blueprints, lay out and cut steel to precise specs, operate burning equipment, and support production across multiple shifts in a 24/7 shipyard environment.

Minimum 1 year as a burner is required; ability to pass a skill assessment is mandatory. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; 3–5 years of shipboard experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a burner and ability to pass a skill assessment test.
• Three to five years of shipboard or industrial burner experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lay out work from blueprints, sketches, templates, and verbal instructions.
• Position, align, and secure workpieces prior to cutting.
• Determine the proper cutting method, equipment, and sequence of operations.
• Operate burning tools and equipment to cut steel plates, shapes, and components.
• Inspect cuts and ensure accuracy according to drawings and specifications.
• Work in shipyard environments that may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions.
• Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 industrial environment.
• Follow Ingalls’ strong safety procedures in every workspace.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Burning equipment operation

Metal fabrication

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, seeks skilled burners in Mississippi. You will read blueprints, lay out and cut steel to precise specs, operate burning equipment, and support production across multiple shifts in a 24/7 shipyard environment.

Minimum 1 year as a burner is required; ability to pass a skill assessment is mandatory. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; 3–5 years of shipboard experience considered an asset.