Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII
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PIPEWELDER HA
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Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII
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PIPEWELDER HA
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Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII
Req ID: 42218
Team: 21 Pipe
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: No
Full‑Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Job Description With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades.
Overview With surgical precision the Ingalls Pipe Welders seal together the vital piping networks supplying our ships their various chemicals, steam, ventilation, and heating and cooling systems. Our Pipe Welders are among the best in the world and stand out in their field. If you possess the talent, skill, ability or willingness to learn, you may have what it takes to become a valued team member.
An Ingalls Pipe Welder is responsible for performing pipe welding procedures on Stainless Steel and Copper‑Nickel pipe using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. The shipyard environment is an around‑the‑clock manufacturing setting. Ingalls shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, varying weather conditions and multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most positions in the shipyard, a Welder may be required to work either day or night depending on the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.
Types of metal materials with a variety of welding processes; the most basic of which are Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) also known as "stick welding" and Flux‑Core Arc Welding (FCAW) also known as "wire welding".
Basic Qualifications
Must have either two years of Pipe Welder experience or be a graduate from a pipe welder program at a vo‑tech school or other training school.
Program must have training in TIG root and stick fill and cap on steel piping in the 6GR position.
Preferred Qualifications
Mississippi Tech Master Certification
Why HII We serve the heroes who protect our freedom. Our 44,000‑strong team builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; AI/ML experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Reasonable Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to
buildyourcareer@hii‑co.com
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.
Additionally, you may also call
1‑844‑849‑8463
for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.
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PIPEWELDER HA
role at
Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII
Join to apply for the
PIPEWELDER HA
role at
Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII
Req ID: 42218
Team: 21 Pipe
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: No
Full‑Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Job Description With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades.
Overview With surgical precision the Ingalls Pipe Welders seal together the vital piping networks supplying our ships their various chemicals, steam, ventilation, and heating and cooling systems. Our Pipe Welders are among the best in the world and stand out in their field. If you possess the talent, skill, ability or willingness to learn, you may have what it takes to become a valued team member.
An Ingalls Pipe Welder is responsible for performing pipe welding procedures on Stainless Steel and Copper‑Nickel pipe using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. The shipyard environment is an around‑the‑clock manufacturing setting. Ingalls shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, varying weather conditions and multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most positions in the shipyard, a Welder may be required to work either day or night depending on the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.
Types of metal materials with a variety of welding processes; the most basic of which are Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) also known as "stick welding" and Flux‑Core Arc Welding (FCAW) also known as "wire welding".
Basic Qualifications
Must have either two years of Pipe Welder experience or be a graduate from a pipe welder program at a vo‑tech school or other training school.
Program must have training in TIG root and stick fill and cap on steel piping in the 6GR position.
Preferred Qualifications
Mississippi Tech Master Certification
Why HII We serve the heroes who protect our freedom. Our 44,000‑strong team builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; AI/ML experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Reasonable Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to
buildyourcareer@hii‑co.com
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.
Additionally, you may also call
1‑844‑849‑8463
for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.
#J-18808-Ljbffr