Pipefitter – Experienced

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Pipefitter at Ingalls Shipbuilding responsible for fitting various materials for military vessels. Ensures safety and quality in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timePascagoula • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

An Ingalls First-Class Pipefitter is responsible for fitting pipe consisting of various materials such as steel, galvanized, copper, copper-nickel and stainless along with the appropriate valves and fittings
Utilizing various tools and equipment in accordance with drawing, arrangements and blue prints
Production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day
A Pipefitter may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction
Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3+ years Pipefitting experience
Basic math, reading and comprehension skills
Knowledge of the layout, fit-up, fabrication and installation of pipe, flanges and valves
Read and interpret trade drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

pipefittingfabricationinstallationlayoutfit-upreading blueprintsinterpreting trade drawingsworking with steelworking with copperworking with stainless steel

Soft Skills

basic math skillsreading skillscomprehension skillssafety awareness