Full Time Ingalls Apprenticeship Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Req ID: 46553
Team: 07 Shipfitters
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
Shipfitter (Boilermaker) are first assigned to the Welding School for instruction in shielded metal arc tacking. After qualifying, the student begins a curriculum based rotation theough various production areas to hone his/her skill. The Boilermaker program is a 3 yr program designed to provide the essential foundation for several courses which include Blueprint reading, Mathematics, Modern Steel Shipbuilding, General Shipfitting Practices, Fundamentals of Drafting and Structural Quality. Students will engage in various methods of cutting, heating and burning as it applies to hand held torches as well as automated cutting heating, cutting and beveling processes. Safe operating procedures are emphasized as students learn to cut and shape steel plating and layout using mathematical functions. Students also identify and use various measuring devices in metric and standard format as it relates to the ship's frame, hull and superstructure. Students also learn Shipyard terminology, related tools, equipment and process to perform the basic tasks while building their knowledge of Ingalls Shipyard Industry.
Must Have
Must be a high school graduate or have completed your GED. Must provide the following information at final Interview: High school or GED transcript (Not your diploma), drivers license or State ID, DD214 if former military.
Nice to Have
MS. Scholar Tech Master Certification
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.