Inside Machinist Skilled

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Pascagoula, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Inside Machinists produce the components that keep ship systems running smoothly and safely. Your precision machining directly impacts the performance, longevity, and readiness of vessels serving around the world. The craftsmanship you deliver is felt in every mission these ships undertake. As an Ingalls Inside Machinist, you operate complex machining equipment to produce highly precise parts essential to ship systems and machinery. From turning tapered shafts to cutting threaded components, your craftsmanship ensures accuracy, reliability, and performance throughout the fleet. Every cut, every measurement, and every finished surface contributes to the mission‑readiness of our ships. If you’re ready to put your machining expertise to work on a world‑class scale, a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — “America’s Shipyard” and Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

Requirements

3-5 years current related experience
Ability to read blueprints and machine to exact specifications
Skill in machining threads, tapered shafts, and precision components
Strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to quality
Ability to work safely in dynamic industrial environments
A mindset rooted in accuracy, consistency, and teamwork

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience operating lathes, mills, drill presses, and surface grinders
Shipyard Inside Machinist experience

Responsibilities

Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and surface grinders to machine precision components.
Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate measurements, tolerances, and final specifications.
Machine threads, tapered shafts, and other critical ship components.
Maintain machining tools and equipment in safe, optimal operating condition.
Work in various shipyard environments and support production requirements.
Must be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.