Shipfitter 1st Class – Experienced

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Shipfitter transforming raw steel into battle-tested ships at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Building naval vessels with precision and commitment to safety in a hands-on role.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timePascagoula • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cut, grind, bend, shape, and fit steel components to build the structure of our battle‑tested ships.
Work from blueprints, drawings, and templates to assemble and erect metal components with precision.
Use a variety of tools and equipment to fabricate and install structural ship parts.
Work in all production environments, including heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions.
Support ship construction across multiple shifts as needed to meet production demands.
Demonstrate safe work practices that meet — and often exceed — industry standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven shipfitting experience with strong technical expertise
Ability to read and work from blueprints and measurements
Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with fabrication tools
Commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship
Minimum 3-5 Yrs. 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 various trade specific tools such as: grinder, hand torch, hydraulic and ratchet jack, chain fall and/or come-a-long, combination square, framing square, hand level and plumb bob

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

shipfittingblueprint readingfabricationmechanical aptitudesteel plate fabricationsteel beam fabricationmeasurement interpretationprecision assemblysafety practicestrade experience

Soft Skills

teamworkcommitment to safetyhigh-quality workmanship