Welder - SEMI Skilled (October 2026 Hiring Event)

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ingalls Shipbuilding is hiring Semi‑Skilled Welders who have hands‑on experience with industrial or structural welding and want to grow into a higher‑level craft role. As an Ingalls Welder, you’ll join metal structures using processes such as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux‑Core Arc Welding (FCAW). Your welds give our ships their strength, durability, and integrity — craftsmanship that protects sailors, supports missions, and ensures our Navy’s readiness. If you’re ready to advance your welding skills at “America’s Shipyard,” a career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

Requirements

Experience with structural or industrial welding, including SMAW and/or FCAW
Ability to read basic weld symbols, measurements, and drawings
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and workmanship
Willingness to work in active shipyard environments and continue growing your welding skills
Minimum of 6 months of work experience in FCAW (Flux Core) and SWAW (Stick) welding
Ability to pass military standard tests in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions
Successful completion of a welding technical training certification program will be allowed in lieu of experience requirement.
Qualified applicants will be required to pass a hands-on skill assessment; the weld test is for x-ray quality.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.
Previous experience in shipbuilding is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform structural welding using SMAW (“stick welding”) and FCAW (“wire welding”)
Join together various metal materials to fabricate and assemble ship components
Read and interpret drawings, arrangements, weld symbols, and basic blueprints
Work in shipboard environments including heights, confined spaces, varying weather conditions, and around‑the‑clock production areas
Support production needs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and be available for any shift