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HII

Shipbuilder – Entry Level

HII

. Join Ingalls Shipbuilding as an entry-level shipbuilder .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timePascagoula • Mississippi • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a willingness to learn and adapt in various shipyard trades, including welding, fitting, and electrical work, while adhering to safety procedures in challenging production environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Willingness To LearnAbility To Work Hands-OnComfort Working In Industrial EnvironmentsExperience In Construction Or ManufacturingFamiliarity With Basic Hand Tools

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Soft Skills
Positive AttitudeStaminaFocusResilience
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma Or Equivalent
Industry Keywords
ShipbuildingProduction EnvironmentsSafety ProceduresAmphibious ShipsU.S. NavyU.S. Coast Guard

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Join Ingalls Shipbuilding as an entry-level shipbuilder
  • Receive training and discover a suitable shipyard trade
  • Potentially develop into a pipe welder, shipfitter, electrician, painter, pipefitter, or other trade specialist
  • Perform challenging hands-on work in real production environments
  • Work at heights, inside confined spaces, outdoors in varied weather, and across multiple shifts
  • Follow safety procedures meeting or exceeding industry standards
  • Build and maintain amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 0 years of experience
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Ability to show up on time and work hard
  • Positive attitude, even when the work gets tough
  • Comfort working in industrial environments
  • Completed high school diploma or equivalent (nice to have)
  • Technical or vocational coursework in any trade or skill (nice to have)
  • 1 or more years of experience in construction, manufacturing, production, or other hands-on work (nice to have)
  • Familiarity with basic hand tools (nice to have)
  • Interest in welding, fitting, painting, electrical work, or other shipyard trades (nice to have)
  • Ability to read measurements, follow instructions, and learn from blueprints or diagrams (nice to have)
  • Experience working in tough environments requiring stamina, focus, and resilience (nice to have)
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, outdoors in various weather conditions, and across multiple shifts
  • Must be able to work hands-on in real production environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Training programs for continual career growth
  • Supportive and welcoming work environment