Welder

WELDER REGULAR APPRENTICE

Location :

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date : Oct 22, 2025

Req ID : 43704

Team : 09 Welders

Entity : Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position : No

Shift : [[shift]]

Relocation :

Virtual / Telework Opportunity : No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement : No

We're building tomorrow's fleet today

With more than 11,000 employees, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we've designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we're simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that's cool? Keep reading :

The Role

Hull Welder Apprentices will complete a 6,000 hr program designed to give them maximum exposure to many different welding processes used to weld hull systems aboard naval vessels. The apprentice will receive special training in various areas to learn fundamental skills and techniques. The apprentice will attend a hull welding pre-training and certification course during the first several weeks of employment where they will receive important information and become certified with the U.S. Navy in order to perform their jobs. During the 2 yr program, the apprentices will learn how to weld structure in various positions using the SMAW and FCAW processes as well as other methods. Apprentices receive On-The-Job training through a series of rotations in weld shops,build area, integrate area and waterfront area. Candidates must pass a series of practical welding assignments on various base materials in order to retain the position

Must Have

Must be a high school graduate or have completed your GED. Must provide the following information at Intake Interview : High school or GED transcript (Not your diploma), Any college or vocational transcripts or certificates, drivers license or State ID, DD214 if former military.

Nice to Have

MS. Scholar Tech Master Certification, Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including : 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.