Now hiring · Pascagoula, MS
Structural Welder — Pascagoula, MS (Mississippi Shipbuilding)
AMS is hiring structural welders for the Pascagoula, Mississippi shipbuilding market. Flux-core and stick welding on hull units, decks, and bulkheads, new build and repair.
The pay
What AMS pays
$35–$40
per hour, plus overtime opportunities
Median
$30.50
per hour
Typical range
$18.73–$30.50
per hour (10th–90th pct)
Roughly annual
$63,500
full-time, before OT & per diem
Area figures: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Metro Area, via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop — what the trade earns across the area, for comparison.
The work
What you'll do on this crew
- Weld units, bulkheads, and deck plate in all positions to structural code
- Work flux-core and stick in tight, enclosed spaces
- Prep, grind, and back-gouge joints and repair defects found in inspection
- Support projects in Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Escatawpa
Flux-core, stick, MIGStructural codeHulls, decks, bulkheads, platformsOut-of-positionNew build & repair
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:
- Structural welding background: flux-core and stick, out of position
- 5+ years of marine or shipyard welding experience preferred
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Valid TWIC, or able to obtain one
- Able to pass a physical, drug screen, and respirator fit test before starting
What AMS brings
Pay, per diem, and the way AMS treats a crew
- Per-diem plus travel pay on out-of-area assignments
- Hotel provided on select contracts
- Weekly pay
- Overtime available
Ready to apply for the structural welder opening in Pascagoula?
A few minutes now, and an AMS representative follows up. Résumé optional.