INSIDE MACHINIST SEMI-SKILLED
- Location
- Pascagoula, MS
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $38/hr
- Posted
Skills
About this role
Req ID: 48887 Team: 20 Inside Machinists 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
The Role
Shape Precision. Build Strength. Become an Inside Machinist Join a team where your machining expertise directly supports the construction of some of the most advanced ships in the world. As an Inside Machinist , you’ll work with high‑precision equipment to create the components that keep these vessels operating flawlessly. This is a hands‑on, detail‑driven role perfect for skilled machinists who take pride in craftsmanship, accuracy, and problem‑solving. What You Can Earn • Earn up to $37.52 per hour based on experience and technical skill. • Opportunities for overtime, advancement, and long‑term career growth. What You’ll Do • Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, and other precision machining equipment. • Read and interpret blueprints to manufacture high‑accuracy components. • Machine threads and cut tapered shafts to exact specifications. • Produce precision parts that integrate seamlessly into complex shipboard systems. • Maintain strict quality standards to ensure reliability and long‑term performance. Why This Work Matters Every part you machine becomes a critical piece of a vessel that will serve our nation for years to come. Your precision helps ensure safety, performance, and mission readiness — making you an essential part of the shipbuilding process. What You Bring • Strong mechanical and machining skills • Experience with lathes and mills, plus precision measuring tools • Ability to read and interpret blueprints • Commitment to accuracy, safety, and teamwork __PRESENT Must Have
Experience operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinding, and blueprint reading. 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