BOILERMAKER REGULAR APPRENTICE

Location:  

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date:  

Feb 28, 2024

Req ID: 36684  Team: 07 Shipfitters  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 

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 apprentices complete a 6000-hr. program. Shipfitter apprentices are first assigned to the Welding School for instruction in shielded metal arc tacking.  After qualifying, apprentices begin a rotation through various production areas to hone in on skills. Apprentices engage in various methods of cutting, heating and burning as it applies to hand held torches as well as automated cutting, heating, and beveling processes.  Safe operating procedures are emphasized as apprentices learn to cut and shape steel plating and layout using mathematical functions.  Apprentices also identify and use various measuring devices in metric and standard format as it relates to the ship's frame, hull and superstructure. Apprentices also learn shipyard terminology, related tools, equipment and process to perform the basic tasks while building their knowledge of the maritime industry.

Must Have

Must be a high school graduate or have completed your GED. 

Must Be a current Ingalls Shipbuilding employee. 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