OUTSIDE MACHINIST - SKILLED

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

3d•$0 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Power. Precision. Reliability. Become an Outside Machinist – Skilled. Do you have the technical mastery and attention to detail required to install and align the machinery that drives America’s most advanced naval vessels? As an Ingalls Outside Machinist – Skilled, you are part of a highly trained team responsible for installing, aligning, repairing, and testing the mechanical systems that keep our ships moving. From propelling machinery and reduction gears to pumps, steering systems, and auxiliary equipment, your work ensures operational readiness, safety, and long‑term performance. If you’re ready to put your mechanical 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

The ability to install, align, repair, and test ship machinery and mechanical systems
The skills to read blueprints, perform precision measurements, and assemble propulsion and steering components
Ability to work safely and effectively in complex shipyard environments
Strong commitment to accuracy, craftsmanship, and teamwork
Must have experience as an Outside Machinist or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Prior shipyard experience as an Outside Machinist.

Responsibilities

Install, align, and repair ship machinery including propelling machinery, pumps, motors, ventilation equipment, and steering gear.
Work from blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to complete precision mechanical installations.
Lay out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and structural surfaces for the installation of shafting, steam lines, and related systems.
Align reduction gears, bearings, shafting, propellers, rudders, and steering engine assemblies.
Use hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and alignment instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Support ship construction across diverse shipyard environments and be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.