Skilled Pipefitter - Marine Shipyard Expert

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

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is seeking a Skilled Pipefitter for the Pascagoula shipyard.

You will help install and align critical piping systems across vessels, with duties spanning fit-up, valve installation, and tool-handling in a demanding, safety-focused environment. The position offers multiple shifts, a direct path toward long-term growth, and emphasis on craftsmanship and teamwork within America�s Shipyard leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years pipefitting experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and system layouts.
• Experience fitting and installing various piping materials.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Fit and install piping systems made from steel, copper, copper-nickel, and stainless steel.
• Install valves, fittings, and components per drawings and blueprints.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment to ensure proper fit and alignment.
• Work in a shipyard environment with heights, tight spaces and changing weather.
• Support production across multiple shifts to meet ship construction schedules.
• Follow Ingalls' safety standards in every task and area.

Skills

Hands-on pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Fit-up & fabrication

Safety & teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is seeking a Skilled Pipefitter for the Pascagoula shipyard.

You will help install and align critical piping systems across vessels, with duties spanning fit-up, valve installation, and tool-handling in a demanding, safety-focused environment. The position offers multiple shifts, a direct path toward long-term growth, and emphasis on craftsmanship and teamwork within America�s Shipyard leadership.