Welder

Position: Welder - Hiring Now
WELDER - STRUCTURAL 1ST CLASS

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date:
Jul 7, 2026

Req
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:

Long Description

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…