Precision Metal Burner for Shipbuilding

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of HII, is seeking skilled Burners to cut, shape, and prepare metal for the world’s most advanced naval vessels. You will read blueprints, determine cutting methods, and operate burning equipment to support ship construction across multiple shifts in a 24/7 industrial environment.

Minimum 1 year of burner experience and the ability to pass a skill assessment are required. Nice-to-have: 3–5 years of shipboard or industrial burner experience and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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 is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to work in an active industrial environment supporting ship construction.

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’ safety procedures in every workspace

Skills

Burner experience

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Burning tools

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of HII, is seeking skilled Burners to cut, shape, and prepare metal for the world’s most advanced naval vessels. You will read blueprints, determine cutting methods, and operate burning equipment to support ship construction across multiple shifts in a 24/7 industrial environment.

Minimum 1 year of burner experience and the ability to pass a skill assessment are required. Nice-to-have: 3–5 years of shipboard or industrial burner experience and a high school diploma or