FAB SHOP MECHANIC (MACH OPER)

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Req ID: 48764
Team: 49 Industrial Products
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
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

Precision. Power. Craftsmanship. Become a Fab Shop Mechanic / Machine Operator.
Do you take pride in operating industrial machines, fabricating metal components, and keeping equipment running at peak performance? Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking skilled Fab Shop Mechanics and Machine Operators who want to bring their mechanical ability and fabrication experience to America’s Shipyard.

As a Fab Shop Mechanic / Machine Operator, you’ll support the machining and fabrication of critical metal components used throughout the construction of the U.S. Navy’s most advanced vessels. From operating heavy machinery to performing equipment maintenance, your work directly contributes to the quality, accuracy, and reliability of shipbuilding operations.

If you're ready to advance your craft skills in a world‑class manufacturing environment, a career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

What You Can Earn
• Earn $35.99 per hour
• Additional opportunities for overtime, skills training, and advancement into higher craft levels

What You’ll Do
• Operate fabrication shop machinery such as presses, shears, rollers, saws, grinders, and other metalforming equipment
• Perform mechanical maintenance and basic troubleshooting on shop equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Fabricate, cut, shape, and prepare metal components according to specifications, drawings, and blueprints
• Verify measurements, maintain accuracy, and inspect completed work for quality standards
• Support production needs in an industrial environment with varying tasks and priorities
• Work in shop and shipyard environments that may include noise, heat, and active machining areas

Why This Work Matters
Fab Shop Mechanics and Machine Operators produce the metal components that become the foundation of America’s naval vessels. Your precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail ensure that downstream teams have reliable, accurate parts to keep ships on schedule and mission‑ready.

What You Bring
• Experience operating industrial machinery or working in a fabrication/mechanical shop
• Ability to read and interpret measurements, drawings, and basic blueprints
• Skill with mechanical tools, fabrication equipment, and shop safety practices
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Willingness to work in an active industrial environment and continue building your craft skills

Must Have

3-5 years experience

Nice to Have

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.

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