PIPEFITTER SKILLED (OCTOBER 2026 HIRING EVENT)

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Skilled Pipefitter at Ingalls Shipbuilding, you help build the critical piping systems that bring our nation’s most advanced ships to life. From fuel and steam systems to hydraulics, ventilation, and climate control, your work helps every vessel operate safely, reliably, and at peak performance. If you’re ready to apply your pipefitting skills on ships that serve around the world, a rewarding career at Ingalls — “America’s Shipyard” and Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

Requirements

Hands‑on pipefitting experience in industrial, construction, or shipyard environments
Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and system layouts
Skill in fitting and installing a variety of piping materials and components
Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork
Minimum 2 years pipefitting experience

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of marine, shipbuilding and construction experience
Experience in layout, fit-up, fabrication and installation of pipe, flanges and valves
Read and interpret trade drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
Experience in setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines
Familiarity with fit-up, alignment tolerances and advanced blue print reading skills

Responsibilities

Fit and install piping systems made from materials such as steel, galvanized pipe, copper, copper‑nickel, and stainless steel.
Install valves, fittings, and components following drawings, arrangements, and blueprints.
Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment to ensure proper fit, alignment, and installation.
Work in a shipyard environment that may include heights, tight spaces, and changing weather conditions.
Support production across multiple shifts as needed to meet ship construction schedules.
Follow Ingalls’ strong safety standards in every task and work area.