Precision Shipyard Burner (Metal Cutting)

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking Skilled Burners to cut, shape, and prepare metal for ship components. You will read blueprints, determine cutting methods, and operate burning equipment to support the construction of naval vessels.

Join America’s Shipyard at Ingalls in Mississippi and contribute to high-precision metal work across multiple shifts in a demanding industrial setting, while upholding strict safety standards and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of burner experience.
• Must be able to pass a skill assessment test.

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 with 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 equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Layout interpretation

Cutting methods knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking Skilled Burners to cut, shape, and prepare metal for ship components. You will read blueprints, determine cutting methods, and operate burning equipment to support the construction of naval vessels.

Join America’s Shipyard at Ingalls in Mississippi and contribute to high-precision metal work across multiple shifts in a demanding industrial setting, while upholding strict safety standards and craftsmanship.