WELDER - ENTRY LEVEL

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS is seeking entry-level welders to join a skilled shipyard team building America's naval fleet. You will receive hands-on training, focus on safety, and learn basic welding processes while contributing to structural work on ships.

No prior experience required beyond a welding certification or training; commitment to safety and willingness to learn are essential. Multiple shifts available.

Qualifications

• Requires welding training or technical certification.
• Must be able to pass 3G/2G/4G weld tests.
• Willingness to learn and develop welding skills.
• Comfort in active industrial environments with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic welding processes (SMAW, FCAW).
• Join metal materials for ship construction and repair.
• Work in a dynamic shipyard with varying conditions and shifts.
• Follow weld instructions and safety procedures with guidance from experienced welders.
• Support evolving production needs across shipbuilding programs.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Safety mindset

Comfort in industrial environments

Ability to pass weld tests (3G/2G/4G)

Education

Welding training program or technical certification

Job description

Team: 09 Welders

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We're building tomorrow's fleet today

With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We've Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We're Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That's Cool? Keep Reading

The Role

Strength. Curiosity. Potential. Begin Your Welding Career.

Are you ready to start a hands-on career that helps build America's most advanced naval vessels? As an Entry-Level Welder at Ingalls Shipbuilding, you'll join a skilled team that shapes the steel foundations of the U.S. Navy's fleet. You don't need years of experience - just a willingness to learn, a commitment to safety, and the drive to grow your skills. You will receive training in core welding processes, learn to follow weld specifications, and support the structural work that keeps our ships strong and mission-ready. If you're eager to begin a rewarding career at Mississippi's largest private employer - "America's Shipyard" - your opportunity starts here.

What You Can Earn

• Starting pay: $21.58 per hour
• Additional opportunities for overtime, skills training, and long-term career growth.

What You'll Do

• Learn and perform basic welding processes, including SMAW ("stick") and FCAW ("wire").
• Join metal materials that support ship construction and repair.
• Work in a dynamic shipyard environment - heights, confined spaces, varied weather conditions, and multiple shifts.
• Follow detailed weld instructions, safety procedures, and guidance from experienced welders.
• Support evolving production needs across active shipbuilding programs.
• Must be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Entry-Level Welders help build the ships that protect our sailors and safeguard our nation. Every weld you learn to make contributes to the strength and reliability of vessels operating around the world. Your growth and determination directly support the teams who deliver the Navy’s most capable ships.

What You Bring

• A welding training program or technical certification (required)
• A willingness to learn and develop new welding skills
• Ability to pass military standard weld tests in vertical (3G), horizontal (2G), and overhead (4G) positions
• Comfort working in active industrial environments
• Strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and