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PIPEWELDER SKILLED (50204 )

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Pascagoula, MSFull-timeup to $39.46/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
up to $39.46/hr
Location
Pascagoula, MS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Pipe Welder performs precision welding on stainless steel and copper-nickel piping for naval vessel construction. The role uses GTAW/TIG as the primary process, along with SMAW and FCAW, and follows drawings, specifications, and welding procedures. Work takes place in a 24/7 manufacturing environment that may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Pipe WeldingGTAW/TIGStainless Steel WeldingCopper-Nickel WeldingSMAWFCAWWelding DrawingsWelding SpecificationsWelding ProceduresShipyard SafetyQualityPrecisionCraftsmanship

Qualifications

2 Years Pipewelding Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Req ID: 50204 Team: 21 Pipe 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 As an Ingalls Pipe Welder, you are part of an elite team responsible for welding the critical piping systems that power America's most advanced naval vessels. With precision and mastery, you will join the networks that move chemicals, steam, ventilation, and essential mechanical systems throughout the ship --- work that demands focus, skill, and craftsmanship. What You Can Earn • Earn up to $39.46 per hour, depending on experience and skill level. • Additional opportunities for overtime, training, and longâ??term advancement. What You'll Do • Perform highâ??precision pipe welding on Stainless Steel and Copperâ??Nickel using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG). • Weld using additional processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Fluxâ??Core Arc Welding (FCAW). • Work from drawings, specifications, and welding procedures to ensure structural integrity and system reliability. • Support ship construction in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions. • Maintain safety standards that meet --- and often exceed --- industry requirements. Why This Work Matters Since 1938, Ingalls welders have played a central role in building nearly 70% of the U.S. Navy fleet. Your skill helps create vessels that defend our nation, operate across the globe, and endure for decades. What You Bring • Proven, handsâ??on pipe welding experience with TIG/GTAW as a primary process • Ability to weld Stainless Steel and Copperâ??Nickel to exact specifications • Skill in SMAW and FCAW processes • Ability to work safely in complex shipyard environments • Strong commitment to quality, precision, and craftsmanship Must Have 2 Years of pipewelding experience

How this job compares

Set against the 866 open Welder jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingup to $39.46/hr
  • US median$54–65K/yr34 salary ranges
  • US median$24–31/hr346 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Welder jobs in Mississippi and 866 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Mississippi
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Welder postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (473 postings).
Education
3 of the 866 open Welder jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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