Structural Welder - 202706

HKA Enterprises • Full-time • Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States • $42 / hour • 5d ago

Job Title: Structural Welder 1st Class (FCAW/SMAW) | Ingalls Shipbuilding | Pascagoula, MS

Job Type: Contract (initially 1 year)
Pay: $42.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus $147.04/day per diem for days worked (8-hour minimum)
Location: Pascagoula, MS (on-site)
Openings: 10
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Opportunity

HKA is hiring 10 Structural Welders 1st Class to support Ingalls Shipbuilding at its Pascagoula, MS facility. Ingalls builds Navy ships around the clock, and you would be joining a production team that puts safety first.

What You'll Do

Join metal materials using a variety of welding processes, primarily Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW, "stick") and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW, "wire")
Work in the shipyard's production environment, which can involve heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
Work day or night shifts as needed, depending on the number of ships under construction
Follow Ingalls' safety procedures, which meet and often exceed industry standards

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of welding experience in FCAW and SMAW
Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G), and overhead (4G) positions
Willingness to work multiple shifts, including nights
Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

Compensation and Benefits

$42.00/hour base pay, depending on level of experience
Per diem of $147.04 per day for each day worked a minimum of 8 hours
Initial 1-year assignment

Pay: Up to $42.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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