SHIPFITTER - SKILLED (October 2026 Hiring Event)

Req ID: 49996 | Team: 07 Shipfitters | Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding | U.S. Citizenship Required | Full‑Time | Multiple Shifts | No Relocation Assistance | Not Eligible for Telework | No Travel Required

About the role

The Ingalls Shipfitter is the truest picture of a Shipbuilding Craftsman. They are the artisans who cut, grind, bend and fit together the raw steel to create the shape of our battle‑tested ships. Since 1938, Ingalls workforce has done their part in helping our nation by constructing nearly 70 percent of our US Navy’s fleet of ships.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and erect metal components at various stages of constructing a marine vessel
• Use various tools and equipment including grinders, hand torches, hydraulic and ratchet jacks, chain falls and/or come‑a‑longs, combination squares, framing squares, hand levels, and plumb bobs
• Work at different heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
• Work multiple shifts (24‑hour operations) as required by production schedules
• Follow safety procedures that meet or exceed industry standards

Pay

Earn up to $39.04 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Additional opportunities for overtime and long‑term growth.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year trade experience
• Basic math, reading, and comprehension skills
• Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements
• Knowledge of the layout, fit‑up, and fabrication of steel plate and beam
• Experience with trade‑specific tools: grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come‑a‑long, combination square, framing square, hand level, and plumb bob

Preferred qualifications

• 6+ years marine, shipbuilding, and construction experience
• Knowledge of setting and erecting units with proficiency in the use of Datum Lines
• Familiarity with fit‑up, alignment tolerances, and advanced blueprint reading skills

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On‑site health centers and tele‑medicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education/planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships