Now hiring · Pascagoula, MS
Pipefitter — Pascagoula, MS (Mississippi Shipbuilding)
AMS is hiring pipefitters for the Pascagoula, Mississippi shipbuilding market. Fabricate and install marine pipe systems on the Gulf Coast's largest yard cluster.
The pay
Median
$30.31
per hour
Typical range
$19.05–$34.81
per hour (10th–90th pct)
Roughly annual
$63,000
full-time, before OT & per diem
Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Metro Area, via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop. AMS pays competitive marine-industry rates — specific pay is discussed when you apply.
The work
What you'll do on this crew
- Lay out and fabricate pipe spools, then install systems on Pascagoula-area vessels
- Fit flanges, valves, and hangers and stage joints for the welders
- Interpret iso and spool drawings and measure to tolerance
- Adapt to a diverse mix of marine and industrial pipe projects
Iso & spool drawingsLayout & fit-upFlanges, valves, hangersPrecise measurementMarine & industrial systems
Do you qualify?
You don't need every line — apply if this sounds like you
If you can pass the weld test and legally work in the U.S., we want to talk. Here is what the job asks for:
- Marine pipe fit-up experience — reading drawings, layout, and precise measurement
- 5+ years shipyard or marine pipefitting preferred
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Valid TWIC card, or the ability to obtain one
- Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and respirator fit test
What AMS brings
Pay, per diem, and the way AMS treats a crew
- Per-diem and travel pay on assignments outside your area
- Hotel provided on select contracts
- Weekly pay
- Overtime hours available
Ready to apply for the pipefitter opening in Pascagoula?
A few minutes now, and an AMS representative follows up. Résumé optional.