BOILERMAKER REGULAR APPRENTICE
HII, Pascagoula, MS, United States
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
The Role
Shipfitter (Boilermaker) is first assigned to the Welding School for instruction in shielded metal arc tacking. After qualifying, the student begins a curriculum‑based rotation through various production areas to hone skill. The Boilermaker program is a 3‑year 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 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 processes 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), driver’s 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.
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.
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.
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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
The Role
Shipfitter (Boilermaker) is first assigned to the Welding School for instruction in shielded metal arc tacking. After qualifying, the student begins a curriculum‑based rotation through various production areas to hone skill. The Boilermaker program is a 3‑year 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 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 processes 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), driver’s 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.
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.
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.
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