WELDER - SKILLED

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 33,062 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS, seeks a Structural Welder to build the steel backbone of America’s naval vessels. Weld to drawings and procedures, join and reinforce structural steel components to ensure strength and ship safety.

Work in a dynamic 24/7 shipyard with potential for heights, confined spaces, and variable shifts. Proficiency in SMAW and FCAW and a High School Diploma or equivalent are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year welding experience in FCAW and SMAW.
• Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in vertical (3G), horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality welding using SMAW (stick) and FCAW (wire).
• Join, weld, and reinforce a variety of structural steel components.
• Work from drawings, instructions and welding procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Operate in a 24/7 shipyard environment with potential for heights, confined spaces, and varying shifts.
• Maintain and follow safety practices that meet industry standards.

Skills

SMAW

FCAW

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

The Role

As a Structural Welder at Ingalls Shipbuilding, you’ll be part of the elite team responsible for building the steel backbone of America’s most advanced naval vessels. Your welding expertise ensures the strength, durability, and safety of ships that will serve our nation around the world for decades.

What You Can Earn

• Earn up to $39.04 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Additional opportunities for overtime and long‑term growth.

What You’ll Do

• Perform high‑quality welding using:
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) — stick welding
  • Flux‑Core Arc Welding (FCAW) — wire welding
• Join, weld, and reinforce a variety of structural steel components.
• Work from drawings, instructions, and welding procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Operate in an active, 24/7 shipyard environment that may include:
  • Working at heights
  • Confined spaces
  • Changing weather conditions
  • Day or night shifts depending on production needs
• Maintain and follow safety practices that meet — and often exceed — industry standards.

Why This Work Matters

Since 1938, Ingalls welders have helped construct nearly 70% of the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Your craftsmanship becomes part of ships that protect our nation and stand the test of time.

What You Bring

• Proven experience with SMAW and FCAW welding processes
• Ability to work safely and effectively in demanding industrial environments
• Dependability, teamwork, and strong work ethic
• Commitment to producing high‑quality welds with precision and consistency

Must Have

• Minimum 1 year Welding experience in FCAW and SWAW
• Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions

Nice to Have

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Benefits

Working at HII is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii‑co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.