WELDER REGULAR APPRENTICE-INTERNAL CANDIDATES

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Mar 27, 2025

Req ID: 41369
Team: 09 Welders
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Shift: [[shift]]
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

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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 time of Intake Interview:
- Original High School or G.E.D. transcripts (your diploma will not be accepted)
- Any college or vocational transcripts or certificates
- Driver's License or State ID
- Original Social Security Card (or form from Social Security office stating that you have applied)
- Original Birth Certificate
- 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.

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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