Heavy Duty Mechanic-Tireman

Overview

The HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC–TIREMAN role at Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII involves repairing and replacing tires for a range of vehicles from automotive to large equipment. The position is full‑time, located in Mississippi, and requires identifiable U.S. citizenship for some duties. Ingalls Shipbuilding is a leading U.S. Navy shipbuilder with a workforce of over 11,000 employees, building amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the Navy and Coast Guard.

• Inspect, identify, inflate, seal, and balance tires of all sizes and plies.

• Inspect tire casings for defects such as holes or tears.

• Lift and carry heavy tires and tools.

• Follow safety procedures and shipyard quality standards.

Must Have

• Minimum two years experience as a tireman.

• Ability to identify tire size and ply, inspect casings, seal punctures, and balance tires.

• Physical strength to lift and carry heavy tires and tools.

Nice to Have

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Five years experience working in a tire shop as a tireman.

Ingalls Shipbuilding offers a comprehensive benefits package that may vary by division and location. Key benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans; on‑site health centers; tele‑medicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; a 401(k) savings plan; financial education and planning tools; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships; and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email  and let us know the nature of your request. For assistance, call 1‑844‑849‑8463 (press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding).