Shipfitter Jobs in Pascagoula, MS
Lay out, cut, fit, and align steel plate and structure for the welders.
What a shipfitter does at AMS
Shipfitters turn plans into steel — reading blueprints, laying out and cutting plate and structural members, then fitting, bracing, and tacking them into alignment so the welders can finish the joint. It's the layout and fit-up craft at the front of every structural job, on new construction and repair alike, and it demands a sharp eye for tolerance and a feel for how a hull goes together.
Marine work in the Pascagoula market
Pascagoula is the single biggest shipbuilding cluster on the Gulf Coast — Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi, building destroyers and amphibious ships, with Bollinger's Mississippi yards next door in Moss Point and Escatawpa. AMS has crews working the Pascagoula market now.
- Ingalls Shipbuilding (HII)
- Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding (Pascagoula & Moss Point)
Named as public-record market activity — where marine work happens in this area, not a statement of AMS contracts.
Shipfitter jobs in Pascagoula — FAQ
Does AMS hire shipfitters in Pascagoula?
Yes. AMS has crews working the Pascagoula market and hires shipfitters for shipbuilding and ship repair. Apply through our Employment / Job Application page and tell us your trade and experience.
What do I need to get hired as a shipfitter?
All roles require the ability to pass a shipyard safety orientation and a drug screen, and a TWIC card is often needed for yard access. Bring your certifications and experience — apply and an AMS representative will go over the specifics.
Is travel or per-diem work available?
AMS staffs marine projects across the Gulf Coast, and travel with per-diem is common in this trade. If you're open to traveling for the right job, note it on your application — it opens up more work.
Ready to work as a shipfitter in Pascagoula?
Tell us your trade and experience — an AMS representative will follow up. Résumé optional.