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

Events

• Fit pipe made of steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel and stainless materials
• Install appropriate valves and fittings
• Utilize various tools and equipment according to drawings, arrangements and blueprints
• Work in shipyard production areas at different heights, in confined spaces and in varying weather conditions
• Work day or night shifts as required by ship construction schedules
• Follow safety procedures meeting or exceeding industry standards

Pipefitter, Semi Skilled

Engineer

• Support development of new aircraft carriers
• Support modernization of the existing aircraft carrier fleet
• Support design of a new battleship class
• Support standard valve designs used throughout the Navy
• Design electromechanical components
• Apply electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems
• Perform assembly, analysis, and documentation of results
• Construct developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components
• Conduct quality testing
• Support and participate in design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems

Electromechanical Engineer – Level 4

• Perform pipe welding procedures on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe
• Seal together piping networks supplying ships with chemicals, steam, ventilation, and heating and cooling systems
• Work in shipyard production areas across different heights, confined spaces, weather conditions, and multiple shifts
• Follow safety procedures meeting or exceeding industry standards
• Use welding processes including GTAW/TIG, SMAW/stick welding, and FCAW/wire welding

Entry Level Pipe Welder

• Perform pipe welding procedures on stainless steel and copper-nickel pipe
• Use gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW/stick), and flux-core arc welding (FCAW/wire welding) processes
• Weld piping networks supplying ships with chemicals, steam, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems
• Work safely according to shipyard safety procedures and industry standards
• Work across varying heights, confined spaces, weather conditions, and multiple shifts in a 24-hour manufacturing environment

Semi-Skilled Pipe Welder

• Fit pipes made of steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel and stainless materials
• Install appropriate valves and fittings
• Use various tools and equipment in accordance with drawings, arrangements and blueprints
• Work safely in shipyard production areas
• Work at different heights, in confined spaces and in varying weather conditions
• Work day or night shifts depending on ship construction needs

Entry Level Pipefitter

• Install, groom, test, and repair major mechanical components and systems on commercial or naval ships
• Work on ships in various stages of new construction, overhaul, or repair
• Work with components including steam turbines, reduction gears, propellers, reactor components, catapults, weapons systems, periscopes, laundry equipment, food service equipment, and refrigeration equipment
• Operate tools and machinery including wrenches, screwdrivers, saws, drill presses, optical equipment, mills, portable machines, boring equipment, precision grinders, and lathes
• Work assigned shifts according to production needs

Machinist, Entry Level

Technician

• Lay out, fabricate, and assemble standard and nonstandard jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling
• Perform measurement surveys using photogrammetry, total stations, laser trackers, or other electronic 3-D instruments
• Use computer-aided design graphic user interface software for design
• Plan work and determine methods and sequence of operations from tool design drawings or own designs
• Set up and operate optical instruments to check alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies
• Develop and design holding devices and jig and fixture details
• Prepare operational sequences and shop drawings for parts fabrication and assembly
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
• Generate and maintain technical documentation for dimensional validation and accuracy control processes
• Develop engineering-grade Check Sheets, dimensional control procedures, girthing and rotational datasets, and erection sequence guidance
• Conduct technical reviews and authorize documentation produced by other team members before release
• Develop technical construction validation documents and metrology-based verification requirements
• Produce girthing, alignment, and rotational data from engineering models and design references
• Provide construction and erection guidance compliant with shipbuilding standards, geometry control practices, and process specifications
• Coordinate and update daily technical tasking, production priorities, and documentation schedules
• Interface with engineering, production, and external stakeholders regarding fabrication requirements and dimensional tolerances
• Approve accuracy control documentation and ensure readiness for production release

Data Development Technician 2

• Perform high-precision pipe welding on Stainless Steel and Copper-Nickel using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
• Weld using 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
• Maintain safety standards that meet or exceed industry requirements
• Weld critical piping systems for naval vessels, including systems handling chemicals, steam, ventilation, and essential mechanical functions

Skilled Pipe Welder

Electrical Engineer

• Support electrical system/component or electromechanical component groups within the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard
• Support development of new aircraft carriers
• Support modernization of the existing aircraft carrier fleet
• Support design of a new battleship class
• Support standard valve designs used throughout the Navy
• Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks
• Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes
• Responsible for system and/or component designs
• Report on area of cognizance to NNS management and customers
• Interact with vendors
• Train and help manage junior-level engineers

Engineer, Electrical 4

Civil Engineer

• Support structural engineering activities for propulsion plants
• Develop structural designs for new aircraft carriers, modernization of the existing aircraft carrier fleet, a new battleship class, and standard Navy valve designs
• Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic, and composite structural materials
• Perform structural analyses involving structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical/electronics, power plant, armament, heating/ventilating, equipment, and maintenance designs
• Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling
• Perform dynamics and loads, stability and stress, fatigue, and thermal analyses
• Develop engineering calculation reports and check structural analysis reports
• Report area-of-cognizance matters to NNS management and the Navy customer
• Collaborate with construction, other engineering disciplines, value stream customers, and designers
• Train and help manage junior-level engineers
• Communicate engineering resolutions and approve changes to CAD models

Structural Engineer, Level 4

• Research and study the structures and chemical properties of natural and manmade materials
• Perform experiments and computer modeling
• Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with specific properties
• Test materials for conformance to specifications including mechanical strength, strength-weight ratio, ductility, magnetic and electrical properties, and resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and heat/cold
• Recommend materials for reliable performance in various environments
• Test products to ensure quality and safety standards are met

Welding Engineer, Manager

• Fit and install piping systems made from steel, galvanized pipe, copper, copper-nickel, and stainless steel
• Install valves, fittings, and components following drawings, arrangements, and blueprints
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment to ensure proper fit, alignment, and installation
• Work in a shipyard environment including heights, tight spaces, and changing weather conditions
• Support production across multiple shifts to meet ship construction schedules
• Follow Ingalls’ safety standards in every task and work area

Skilled Pipefitter

Mechanical Engineer

• Support piping system, valve design, or electromechanical component groups within the Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard
• Support development of new aircraft carriers, modernization of the existing aircraft carrier fleet, design of a new battleship class, and standard valve designs used throughout the Navy
• Design, develop, and provide lifetime support for propulsion plants, including reactor plants, of Navy aircraft carriers and nuclear battleships
• Perform system and/or component designs as a senior-level engineer
• Research, plan, design, develop, and test mechanical and electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal hydraulic, or heat transfer systems
• Report on area of cognizance to NNS management and directly to the Navy customer
• Interface with construction and other engineering disciplines
• Work with designers to communicate engineering resolutions and approve changes to CAD models
• Train and help manage junior-level engineers

Mechanical Engineer 4

QA Engineer

• Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place
• Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment
• Conduct quality assurance tests and statistical analyses
• Audit quality systems to identify and correct deficiencies
• Ensure corrective measures meet reliability standards and documentation complies with requirements
• Identify US SIB gaps and paths to meet projected demand
• Evaluate the Australian supply chain and its potential to close supply gaps
• Support phased pilot manufacturing programs with Australian suppliers
• Provide technical support to increase efficiency and expedite qualification timelines
• Assess potential suppliers against Technical and Quality Management System requirements
• Lead development of an end-to-end supplier qualification process
• Conduct face-to-face meetings and onsite supplier visits, including Supplier Technical Assessments, hold point inspections, test witnessing, and final product inspections
• Assess supplier capabilities and challenges and develop qualification roadmaps
• Collaborate with suppliers from purchase order placement through part delivery
• Conduct regular supplier visits to track POAM progress

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