• Sheetmetal Regular Apprentice

    Huntington Ingalls Industries (Pascagoula, MS)


    SHEETMETAL REGULAR APPRENTICE

    Location:

    Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

     

    Date: May 2, 2025

     

    Req ID: 41593

     

    Team: 22 Sheetmetal

     

    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

     

    Sheetmetal apprentices complete a 6000-hr. program. Sheetmetal apprentices are responsible for fabrication and installation of ventilation and air conditioning ducts made from thin gauges of steel, aluminum, or stainless material. They also fabricate and install bins, racks, lockers, tabletops, sinks, shelves, furring, sheathing, along with intake and exhaust stacks with a high degree of craftmanship. Construction consists of riveted, bolted or welded joints. Sheetmetal apprentices are responsible for interpreting marine blueprints and using a variety of machine tools including shears, brakes presses, rollers, drills, and saws.

     

    Must Have

     

    Must be a high school graduate or GED completion.

    Must provide the following information before an interview can be scheduled:

    • High School transcript or GED transcript (A diploma is not acceptable),

    • College or vocational transcripts or certificates,

    • DD214 if military.

     

    Nice to Have

     

    Tech Master Certification(s), Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy, Talent Development Lab, Career Technical Education.

    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 toand 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.