Shipfitter - Master Steel Fabrication for Navy Ships

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Shipfitter (Skilled) for a multi-shift, full-time position. The role involves fabricating and assembling steel components, reading blueprints, and working in varying conditions to support ship construction.

The position requires at least 1 year of trade experience, basic math and blueprint-reading skills, and a strong safety mindset. US citizenship is required for this role, with no relocation assistance provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year trade experience.
• Basic math, reading and comprehension skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements.
• Knowledge of the layout, fit-up and fabrication of steel plate and beam.
• Experience with tools such as grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and erect metal components for ship hulls and structures.
• Work in different heights and spaces, following safety procedures and standard practices.
• May work day or night shifts depending on production needs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Layout & fit-up

Safety procedures

Tools

Grinder

Hand torch

Hydraulic jack

Ratchet jack

Chain fall

Come-a-long

Combination square

Framing square

Hand level

Plumb bob

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Shipfitter (Skilled) for a multi-shift, full-time position. The role involves fabricating and assembling steel components, reading blueprints, and working in varying conditions to support ship construction.

The position requires at least 1 year of trade experience, basic math and blueprint-reading skills, and a strong safety mindset. US citizenship is required for this role, with no relocation assistance provided.