Business UpdateMay 22, 2026, 11:02 AM
HII Ingalls Shipbuilding to Host Skilled Trades Hiring Event June 6
AI Summary
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced it will host an on-site hiring event for experienced trade workers on June 6 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The company is expanding its workforce to meet critical U.S. Navy shipbuilding needs, with contracts extending years into the future. Ingalls offers competitive weekly pay, with experienced trades potentially earning over $75,000 annually, and recently implemented an 18% base wage increase for union-represented crafts. Qualified candidates may receive contingent job offers on-site.
Key Highlights
- Ingalls Shipbuilding will host an on-site hiring event for experienced trade workers on Saturday, June 6.
- The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ingalls Maritime Training Academy in Pascagoula.
- The company is expanding its workforce due to shipbuilding contracts extending years into the future.
- Qualified applicants may receive contingent job offers on-site at the event.
- Ingalls offers competitive weekly pay, with experienced trades earning over $75,000 annually.
- An 18% base wage increase for all union-represented crafts, including new hires, was implemented in March.
- Hiring for roles including Electricians, Pipe Insulators, Machinists, Welders, Joiners, Sheetmetal, and Shipfitters.
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