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PIPEFITTER - SKILLED

HII • Pascagoula, MS • 4d ago

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Jul 2, 2026

Req ID: 48096

Team: 21 Pipe

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

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

Power the Ship. Power the Mission. Become a Skilled Pipefitter

As a Skilled Pipefitter at Ingalls Shipbuilding, you help build the critical piping systems that bring our nation's most advanced ships to life. From fuel and steam systems to hydraulics, ventilation, and climate control, your work helps every vessel operate safely, reliably, and at peak performance.

If you're ready to apply your pipefitting skills on ships that serve around the world, a rewarding career at Ingalls - "America's Shipyard" and Mississippi's largest private employer - is waiting.

What You Can Earn

Earn up to $39.04 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications.

Opportunities for overtime and long-term career growth.

What You'll Do

Fit and install piping systems made from materials such as steel, galvanized pipe, copper, copper-nickel, and stainless steel.

Install valves, fittings, and components following drawings, arrangements, and blueprints.

Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment to ensure proper fit, alignment, and installation.

Work in a shipyard environment that may include heights, tight spaces, and changing weather conditions.

Support production across multiple shifts as needed to meet ship construction schedules.

Follow Ingalls' strong safety standards in every task and work area.

Why This Work Matters

Since 1938, Ingalls Pipefitters have helped build nearly 70% of the U.S. Navy fleet. Your skill supports ships that protect our nation and operate around the world for decades.

What You Bring

Hands-on pipefitting experience in industrial, construction, or shipyard environments

Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and system layouts

Skill in fitting and installing a variety of piping materials and components

Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork

Must Have

2 yrs of marine, industrial or petro-chemical pipefitting experience

Completed high school or equivalent pipefitting technical program with NCCER certification.

Nice to Have

High school graduate or equivalent, Tech Master Certification

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 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.

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