CARPENTER O43 MAINTENANCE

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Carpenter O43 Maintenance to perform general building maintenance, carpentry tasks, flooring repairs, door hardware, stairs, sheetrock, and window work.

Candidates must be able to work at heights, lift up to 40 lbs, read measurements, and operate hand and power tools; high school diploma preferred; shift: Multiple, full-time.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work at extreme heights or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must possess the ability to read and take measurements.
• Experience using general hand tools and various power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance including carpentry, flooring repairs/installation, door hardware replacements, stairs & platforms construction, sheetrock installation/finishing, window replacements and repairs, and other carpentry tasks as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Reading measurements

Hand tools

Power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

CARPENTER O43 MAINTENANCE

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 26, 2026

Req ID: 50542

Team: O43 MAINTENANCE DEPT

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full‑Time

Shift: Multiple

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No – Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No – Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $50,256.00 to $78,769.60

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees — including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders — HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

The position will perform general building maintenance including but not limited to general carpentry, various flooring repairs/installation, door and door hardware replacements, construction of stairs & platforms, sheetrock installation & finishing; window replacements and repairs. and other carpentry tasks as assigned

Must Have

Candidates must able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces. Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb. Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Must possess the ability to read and take measurements

Candidates should have experience in the use of general hand tools and various power tools

Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.

Nice to Have

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Prior Carpentry experience a plus

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 [e-mail] 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 #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.