Welder - Skilled (October 2026 Hiring Event)

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a Structural Welder to join the 09 Welders team. You will build the steel backbone of America’s naval vessels, welding to exact specs and contributing to critical ship construction.

Ideal candidates bring SMAW and FCAW experience, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work in a demanding 24/7 shipyard environment. Relevant military-spec tests may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years welding experience in FCAW and SMAW.
• Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in 3G/2G/4G.
• Proven experience with SMAW and FCAW processes.
• Commitment to safety and producing high-quality welds.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMAW and FCAW welding on structural components.
• Join, weld, and reinforce various structural steel parts.
• Work from drawings and welding procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Operate in a 24/7 shipyard environment with heights and confined spaces.
• Follow safety practices meeting industry standards.

Skills

SMAW

FCAW

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Quality welds

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Req ID: 49987

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

Build Strength. Build Legacy. Become a Structural Welder

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.

If you’re ready to put your skills to work on a mission that matters, a rewarding career at Ingalls — “America’s Shipyard” and Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting for you.

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 3 Yrs. 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.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

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.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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 [e-mail] 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.