PIPEWELDER SKILLED (OCTOBER 2026 HIRING EVENT)

Req ID: 49979 | Team: 21 Pipe | Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding | US Citizenship Required | Full-Time | No relocation assistance | On-site only | No travel required

About the role

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. As 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.

Precision. Strength. Excellence. Become a Pipe Welder. As an Ingalls Pipe Welder, you are part of an elite team responsible for welding the critical piping systems that power America's most advanced naval vessels. With precision and mastery, you will join the networks that move chemicals, steam, ventilation, and essential mechanical systems throughout the ship — work that demands focus, skill, and craftsmanship. If you're looking to put your welding 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.

Pay

Earn up to $39.46 per hour, depending on experience and skill level. Additional opportunities for overtime, training, and long‑term advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform high‑precision pipe welding on Stainless Steel and Copper‑Nickel using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG).
• Weld using additional processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux‑Core Arc Welding (FCAW).
• Work from drawings, specifications, and welding procedures to ensure structural integrity and system reliability.
• Support ship construction in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions.
• Maintain safety standards that meet — and often exceed — industry requirements.

Why this work matters

Since 1938, Ingalls welders have played a central role in building nearly 70% of the U.S. Navy fleet. Your skill helps create vessels that defend our nation, operate across the globe, and endure for decades.

Requirements

• Proven, hands‑on pipe welding experience with TIG/GTAW as a primary process
• Ability to weld Stainless Steel and Copper‑Nickel to exact specifications
• Skill in SMAW and FCAW processes
• Ability to work safely in complex shipyard environments
• Strong commitment to quality, precision, and craftsmanship
• Minimum 2 years of pipe welding experience

Benefits

HII offers 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.