HII develops and builds defense technologies for the United States military and its partners. Its work includes advanced military ships such as aircraft carriers and submarines, along with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital shipbuilding, and other systems supporting operations across air, land, sea, and space. The company’s large manufacturing, logistics, and aerospace organization provides a broad setting for professionals contributing to national security programs and related technology development.
Semi-Skilled Joiner – Pascagoula, Mississippi Onsite
Join HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding team as a semi-skilled joiner building naval vessel interiors in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The role involves fabricating, installing, and repairing shipboard wood and metal components.
Description
- Build, assemble, install, and repair wood and metal bulkheads, interior finishes, and deck structures.
- Install furniture, racks, bins, partitions, decorative ceilings, false decks, and other shipboard outfitting.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and fastening equipment for layout and installation tasks.
- Interpret basic drawings, layout directions, and technical specifications.
- Perform work aboard ships at heights, in confined spaces, and under changing weather conditions.
- Meet production requirements across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
- Apply Ingalls safety standards consistently across all tasks and work areas.
- Help construct naval vessels with safe, durable, and functional interior spaces.
Requirements
- Practical experience in carpentry, interior construction, fabrication, or a related trade.
- Ability to interpret basic drawings, measurements, and layout instructions.
- Proficiency with standard carpentry and fabrication tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, quality craftsmanship, and teamwork.
- Willingness to work in an active industrial setting while continuing to develop joiner skills.
- At least six months of joiner experience or related shipfitting, carpentry, or sheet-metal experience, or completion of a craft-specific CTE program.
- Ability to pass the Tacker Certification test.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Master Tech Certification preferred.
- Ability to work across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and under varying weather conditions.
- U.S. citizenship is not required for this position.
Benefits
- Opportunities to earn overtime.
- Access to advanced training.
- Career progression into skilled joiner positions.
- Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
- On-site health centers.
- Telemedicine services.
- Wellness resources.
- Employee assistance programs.
- 401(k) savings plan options.
- Financial education and planning tools.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
- Scholarships for early childhood and post-secondary education.
- Supportive and welcoming workplace environment.
- Educational and training programs that support ongoing career development.