BOILERMAKER REGULAR APPRENTICE

Req ID: 46553 | Full-Time | Multiple shifts available | Relocation assistance not available | U.S. citizenship not required

About the role

Shipfitters (Boilermakers) begin with instruction in shielded metal arc tacking at the Welding School. After qualifying, students rotate through various production areas to develop their skills. The Boilermaker program is a 3-year curriculum that includes:

• Blueprint reading
• Mathematics
• Modern steel shipbuilding
• General shipfitting practices
• Fundamentals of drafting
• Structural quality

Students learn cutting, heating, and burning techniques using hand-held torches and automated processes, with an emphasis on safe operating procedures. They cut and shape steel plating, perform layout using mathematical functions, and use various measuring devices in both metric and standard formats as they relate to the ship's frame, hull, and superstructure. The program also covers shipyard terminology, tools, equipment, and processes to build foundational knowledge of Ingalls Shipyard industry.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Must provide the following at final interview:
  • High school or GED transcript (not diploma)
  • Driver’s license or state ID
  • DD214 (if former military)

Preferred Qualifications

• MS. Scholar Tech Master Certification

About the company

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to Alabama’s economic growth. With over 11,000 employees, Ingalls has designed, built, and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard for nearly 85 years. As the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, Ingalls is currently building four classes of ships and has pioneered advanced, high-capability ships for the surface fleet.

HII builds powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics professionals, and business administration experts. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, HII is a values-driven organization prioritizing safety, well-being, and career growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• On-site health centers and telemedicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• 401K savings plan options with financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary by division or work location.