Machine Operator Jobs in Gulfport, MS (NOW HIRING)

Req ID: 48536
Team: 20 Inside Machinists
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
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. Mastery. Become an Inside Machinist.
Do you have the skill and focus to machine components that power America's most advanced naval vessels?
As an Ingalls Inside Machinist, you operate complex machining equipment to produce highly precise parts essential to ship systems and machinery. From turning tapered shafts to cutting threaded components, your craftsmanship ensures accuracy, reliability, and performance throughout the fleet. Every cut, every measurement, and every finished surface contributes to the mission-readiness of our ships.
If you're ready to put your machining expertise to work on a world-class scale, a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding - "America's Shipyard" and Mississippi's largest private employer - is waiting.
What You Can Earn
• Earn up to $37.52 per hour, depending on experience and skill level.
• Additional opportunities for overtime, specialized training, and long-term advancement.
What You'll Do
• Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and surface grinders to machine precision components.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate measurements, tolerances, and final specifications.
• Machine threads, tapered shafts, and other critical ship components.
• Maintain machining tools and equipment in safe, optimal operating condition.
• Work in various shipyard environments and support production requirements.
• Must be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Why This Work Matters
Inside Machinists produce the components that keep ship systems running smoothly and safely. Your precision machining directly impacts the performance, longevity, and readiness of vessels serving around the world. The craftsmanship you deliver is felt in every mission these ships undertake.
What You Bring
• Hands-on experience operating lathes, mills, drill presses, and surface grinders (preferred)
• Ability to read blueprints and machine to exact specifications
• Skill in machining threads, tapered shafts, and precision components
• Strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to quality
• Ability to work safely in dynamic industrial environments
• A mindset rooted in accuracy, consistency, and teamwork
Must Have
3-5 years current related experience
Nice to Have
Shipyard Inside Machinist experience
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.