Pipefitter

Entry Level Pipefitter

Location : Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date : Jul 31, 2025

Req ID : 42262 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 :

Job Description

This position is for an Entry Level Pipefitter.

Pipefitters are responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, cooper, cooper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fittings, utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawings, arrangements and blue prints. Pipefitting requires the use of metric and standard measuring devices, basic math and reading in their daily tasking. Skill and safety training will be provided to all candidates.

Pipefitters will be required to work either day or night (various shifts) dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Shipyard production areas involve working at different heights, confined spaces, all weather conditions. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed a craft skills training program or previous experience

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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.

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