CARPENTER (DISCRETE WORK)

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mississippi’s largest private employer, seeks a Discrete Carpenter to install permanent structures aboard ships, read blueprints, and position ladders, stanchions, and deck components with precision. Expect to work with a range of carpentry tools in demanding shipyard conditions to ensure top quality and safety.

The role offers hourly pay around $35.99 with opportunities for overtime, training, and career growth within a world‑class naval shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in tile work, framing, cabinet building, trim carpentry, or similar craft.
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measurements.
• Skill using carpentry, layout, and finishing tools.
• Comfort working in complex shipyard environments.
• Strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork.
• Two years of experience in a shipyard environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Install permanent structures aboard ships and other naval units.
• Read blueprints and lay out precise locations for ladders, stanchions, deck sockets, tile, staples, and shipboard components.
• Use a wide range of carpentry and fabrication tools, including hammers, squares, levels, grinders, saws, and pneumatic or motor‑powered tools.
• Measure materials accurately using tape measures and layout tools.
• Work in varied shipyard environments and support changing production needs.
• Must be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Skills

Tile work

Reading blueprints

Carpentry tools

Layout & measuring

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Shipyard experience (not degree)

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Req ID: 49942

Team: 10 Carpenters

Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today

With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep Reading

The Role

Strength. Craftsmanship. Precision. Become a Discrete Carpenter.

Do you have what it takes to build the permanent structures that bring America’s most advanced naval vessels to life?

As an Ingalls Discrete Carpenter, you are part of a skilled team responsible for installing the permanent foundations, fixtures, and structures that support ship construction from the inside out. You will read blueprints, lay out exact placement for shipboard components, and install essential items such as ladders, tile, stanchions, deck sockets, staples, and other structural elements. Your craftsmanship ensures every component is installed accurately, safely, and to the highest standard — work that keeps our fleet mission‑ready.

If you’re ready to apply your skill on a world‑class scale, a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — “America’s Shipyard” and Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

What You Can Earn

• Earn $35.99 per hour, depending on experience and skill level.
• Additional opportunities for overtime, specialized training, and long‑term career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Install permanent structures aboard ships and other naval units.
• Read blueprints and lay out precise locations for ladders, stanchions, deck sockets, tile, staples, and shipboard components.
• Use a wide range of carpentry and fabrication tools, including hammers, squares, levels, grinders, saws, and pneumatic or motor‑powered tools.
• Measure materials accurately using tape measures and layout tools.
• Work in varied shipyard environments and support changing production needs.
• Must be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Why This Work Matters

Discrete Carpenters bring structure and reliability to the Navy’s most capable ships. Every component you install contributes to the strength, safety, and long‑term performance of vessels operating around the world. Your attention to detail and dedication support the teams who construct and maintain America’s fleet.

What You Bring

• Two years of experience in tile work, framing, cabinet building, trim carpentry, or similar craft
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measurements
• Skill using carpentry, layout, and finishing tools
• Comfort working in complex shipyard environments
• Strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a shipyard environment

Must Have

Experience: 3-5 years

Nice to Have

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.