Sheetmetal Mechanic - Skilled

SHEETMETAL MECHANIC - SKILLED

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date:
Jul 20, 2026

Req

Team: 22 Sheet metal

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

Precision. Craft. Performance. Become a Sheet metal Mechanic
- Skilled.

Do you have the skill and focus to fabricate, install, and repair the critical sheet metal systems that support America's most advanced naval vessels?

As an Ingalls Sheet metal Mechanic
- Skilled, you are part of a dedicated team responsible for shaping, forming, and installing sheet metal components throughout the ship. From ventilation systems to structural assemblies, your craftsmanship ensures functionality, durability, and performance in every weld, cut, and fit.

If you're ready to take your sheet metal expertise to a world‑class level, a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding - "America's Shipyard" and Mississippi's largest private employer - is waiting.

• Earn
  ** up to $37.79 per hour** , depending on experience and skill level.
• Additional opportunities for overtime, training, and long‑term advancement.

• Fabricate, form, cut, and install sheet metal for ventilation systems, structural components, and shipboard assemblies.
• Work from drawings, plans, templates, and specifications to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Assemble and install ductwork, bulkheads, hangers, foundations, and related systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, shears, brakes, punches, and forming equipment.
• Support ship construction across diverse shipyard environments and be available to work
  ** any shift
  ** in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Sheet metal mechanics play a crucial role in building the systems that drive air movement, support structure, and protect vital shipboard operations. Your expertise directly contributes to the performance, safety, and endurance of vessels that serve and defend our nation across the globe.

• The ability to fabricate, install, repair, and assemble sheet metal components
• The skills to construct and install ventilation systems, ductwork, and shipboard structures
• Ability to work safely and effectively in complex shipyard environments
• Strong commitment to accuracy, craftsmanship, and teamwork

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of sheet metal experience or related craft experience in joiner, shipfitting, and/or carpentry.

Prefer candidates with the ability to set up and operate a variety of sheet metal machines such as brakes and shears, pass a skill assessment test, ability to read marine blueprints, and work from standard and metric specifications.

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 fo