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• Assist in blasting and painting operations using approved marine coatings
• Prepare surfaces according to specifications, including blast profiles and other coating requirements
• Apply coatings under supervision while learning proper millage and application standards
• Operate blasting and painting equipment safely and effectively
• Work in shipyard environments involving heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Follow Ingalls’ safety procedures in every task and work area
• Help preserve structural integrity, prevent corrosion, and extend vessel service life

Semi Skilled Painter

• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair wood and metal bulkheads, interior finishes, and deck structures
• Mount furniture, racks, bins, partitions, decorative ceilings, false decks, and other outfitting items
• Use hand tools, power tools, measurement devices, and fastening equipment for layout and installation work
• Read and follow basic drawings, layout instructions, and specifications
• Work in shipboard environments including heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Follow Ingalls’ safety standards in every task and work area
• Contribute to construction of naval vessels and safe, durable, functional shipboard interiors

Joiner, Semi Skilled

• Learn to install and repair marine cable systems throughout the ship
• Assist with installing and connecting lighting, receptacles, panels, and electrical power equipment
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices
• Read and follow simple drawings, schematics, and layout instructions
• Work in shipboard environments that may include heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Follow Ingalls’ safety procedures in every task and work area
• Develop electrical skills supporting power, lighting, communication, and control systems on naval vessels

Electrician, Journeyman Candidate B

• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair wood and metal components throughout the ship
• Install bulkheads, interior finishes, cabin accessories, furniture, racks, bins, decking structures, and decorative ceilings
• Lay out work from drawings, specifications, blueprints, and shop sketches
• Perform precise measurement, cutting, fastening, and finishing of materials
• Ensure proper mounting and alignment of outfitting items, including partitions, panels, and deck structures
• Work in shipboard environments that may include heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing setting
• Follow Ingalls’ safety standards in all work areas
• Build functional spaces including crew quarters, command centers, passageways, and support areas

Skilled Joiner

• Fabricate and install sheet metal including ductwork, venting systems, main engine exhaust, metal containers, and instrumentation panels
• Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, and other specifications
• Use shop mathematics

Sheetmetal Mechanic – Semi-Skilled

• Perform industrial blasting and painting using approved marine coatings
• Apply coatings according to contract specifications, including surface preparation standards, blast profiles, and millage requirements
• Operate blasting, painting, and coating equipment under the direction of supervision
• Inspect surfaces and verify coatings meet thickness, finish, and durability requirements
• Work in shipyard environments that may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Follow Ingalls’ safety procedures in every task and work area
• Protect ship structural integrity, prevent corrosion, and extend vessel service life

Skilled Painter

• Lay out, install, and repair marine cables, power systems, lighting, and electronic equipment
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment to perform precise, code-compliant work
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits, equipment, and shipboard power systems
• Work in shipyard environments that may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production across multiple shifts in a 24/7 industrial environment
• Follow Ingalls’ electrical safety procedures in every task and workspace
• Power electrical systems for weapons, navigation, communication equipment, and vital shipboard infrastructure

Electrician

• Fabricate, cut, bend, form, and install sheetmetal components to exact specifications
• Build and install ductwork, venting systems, exhaust systems, metal containers, instrumentation panels, and shipboard structures
• Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, and other specifications using shop mathematics
• Use brakes, shears, rollers, grinders, drills, layout tools, and measurement equipment
• Verify measurements and maintain accuracy
• Ensure all work meets Ingalls craftsmanship and safety standards
• Work in shipyard environments involving heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production across multiple shifts to meet ship construction schedules

Sheetmetal Mechanic

• Assist in installing and repairing marine cable systems throughout the ship
• Support installation and connection of lighting fixtures, panels, receptacles, and electrical power equipment
• Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical measurement devices
• Read and follow drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and basic layout instructions
• Work in shipboard environments that may include heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Follow Ingalls’ electrical safety standards in all work areas
• Support power distribution, communications, lighting, and control systems for naval vessels

Electrician Journeyman Candidate

• Cut, grind, bend and fit raw steel to create components of naval vessels
• Use tools and equipment to fabricate, assemble and erect metal components
• Perform shipfitting work at various stages of marine vessel construction
• Set and erect units using layout and fabrication techniques
• Work safely according to shipyard procedures and industry standards
• Work across production areas, heights, confined spaces and varying weather conditions
• Work day or night shifts based on shipbuilding schedules

Shipfitter – Skilled

Planner Scheduler

• Plan, prepare, issue and control production schedules
• Coordinate material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements
• Advise management on work-in-progress status, material availability and potential production problems
• Schedule equipment and personnel
• Confirm material supply and demands
• Prepare work orders or purchase requests for production or purchase of components or parts based on the master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements
• Coordinate interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control and traffic
• Schedule and expedite movement of parts through move orders, stock transfers and shipping-order requests
• Support production of amphibious ships, destroyers and cutters for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard

Product Planner and Scheduler 2

• 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
• Build naval vessels for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard as part of Ingalls Shipbuilding

Welder – Semi Skilled

General

• Learn to fabricate, assemble and install metal parts and structures used in ship construction
• Use torches, tape measures, hammers, levels and welding equipment
• Apply basic math, measurement and blueprint-reading skills
• Work in shipboard environments including heights, confined spaces and varying weather conditions
• Support production needs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and be available for any shift
• Fabricate, assemble and install metal structures forming the backbone of naval vessels
• Transform raw steel and other materials into mission-ready ship components

Entry Level Shipfitter

• Perform high-quality welding using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/stick welding) and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW/wire welding)
• Join, weld, and reinforce structural steel components
• Work from drawings, instructions, and welding procedures
• Operate in an active, 24/7 shipyard environment, including heights, confined spaces, changing weather, and variable shifts
• Follow safety practices meeting or exceeding industry standards
• Build structural components for amphibious ships, destroyers, cutters, and other naval vessels

Skilled Welder

• Fabricate, assemble, and install structural components in ship construction
• Use torches, levels, tape measures, grinders, welding equipment, and other shipfitter tools
• Assist with layout, alignment, cutting, and fit-up of metal components
• Interpret basic drawings, follow measurements, and apply practical math skills
• Work in shipboard environments including heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production needs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and be available for any shift
• Build structures for amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters serving the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard

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