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Pipe Fitter Trainee (Bootcamp)

CompanyBOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING LLC
LocationPascagoula
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 23, 2026
About The Company
Bollinger Shipyards is the leading provider of quality new construction, repair and conversion products and services to both the military and commercial marine industry. Family owned and operated since 1946, Bollinger Shipyards specializes in a wide variety of offshore and inland vessels, along with steel fabrication services. Bollinger currently operates thirteen shipyards, all of which are ISO 9001:2008 registered and strategically located throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida with direct access to the Gulf of America and the Mississippi River. With dry docks ranging in capacity up to 10,500 tons, Bollinger Shipyards provides a wide variety of dry-docks and services for both shallow and deepwater vessels and rigs. Bollinger is your FIRST TO CALL.
About the Role

Job Title: Pipe Fitter Trainee

Location: Pascagoula, MS

Position Overview:

The Pipe Fitter Trainee position is an entry-level role designed to develop the necessary skills required to become a Pipe Fitter. Trainees will receive hands-on experience and training in pipe fitting, welding, and shipbuilding operations.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum of six (6) months of experience in welding or other technical training preferred.
  • Hands-on experience using hand tools and/or welding equipment is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Capable of working in confined or enclosed spaces.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights greater than 5 feet.
  • Ability to wear and work with a respirator when applicable.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Physically capable of bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing as required.
  • Strong math skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Learn to tack, weld, and assist experienced Pipe Fitters.
  • Develop basic welding and fitting skills, including stick, short arc, flux core, and aluminum tack welding.
  • Gain hands-on experience with shipbuilding operations and job-related tools.
  • Assist Pipe Welders and perform fire watch duties as needed.
  • Learn to operate tools such as levels, squares, chipping hammers, grinders, tape measures, and torches.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and safety regulations, including environmental and quality system procedures.
  • Work overtime as required.
  • Report to work on time and as scheduled.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Key Skills
Pipe FittingWeldingShipbuilding OperationsTack WeldingStick WeldingShort Arc WeldingFlux Core WeldingAluminum Tack WeldingFire WatchLevelsSquaresChipping HammersGrindersTape MeasuresTorchesSafety Compliance
Categories
TradesManufacturingConstructionEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Trainees will learn to tack, weld, and assist experienced Pipe Fitters while developing basic welding and fitting skills across various processes. Responsibilities also include gaining hands-on experience with shipbuilding operations, operating job-related tools, and assisting Pipe Welders.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
996
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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