BURNER

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking Skilled Burners who take pride in high-accuracy metal cutting, layout, and fabrication support. As a Burner, you will read and interpret blueprints, determine the correct cutting methods, and operate burning equipment to prepare steel components used throughout the ship. Your work helps create the foundations, structures, and assemblies that define every vessel we build. If you're ready to apply your burning and layout expertise at “America’s Shipyard,” a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

Requirements

Experience operating burning equipment and working with steel or plate materials
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and layout instructions
Strong understanding of cutting methods, sequencing, and fabrication practices
Commitment to safety, accuracy, and craftsmanship
Willingness to work in an active industrial environment supporting ship construction
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a burner
Must be able to pass a skill assessment test

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of shipboard or industrial experience as a burner
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Lay out work from blueprints, sketches, templates, and verbal instructions
Position, align, and secure workpieces prior to cutting
Determine the proper cutting method, equipment, and sequence of operations
Operate burning tools and equipment to cut steel plates, shapes, and components
Inspect cuts and ensure accuracy according to drawings and specifications
Work in shipyard environments that may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 industrial environment
Follow Ingalls’ strong safety procedures in every workspace