Entry-Level Marine Carpenter: Shipyards & Vessels

MAIN INDUSTRIES, INC.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Pay

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Stable, Year-Round Employment

Job summary

Main Industries in Hampton is seeking dependable and safety-minded 3rd Class Marine Carpenters to join our team. This entry-level role supports construction, repair, and installation of basic marine carpentry structures aboard vessels and in shipyard environments.

If you have basic carpentry skills and are ready to grow in the marine industry, we’d like to hear from you. We offer competitive hourly pay and opportunities to learn from experienced carpenters, with a strong emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of carpentry, construction, or related hands-on work experience.
• Basic understanding of carpentry principles and measurement.
• Ability to safely use common carpentry hand and power tools.
• Ability to read drawings, sketches, and supervisor directions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in marine/industrial environments.
• Willingness to learn from experienced carpenters and develop marine skills.
• Strong safety, quality, dependability, attendance, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, installation, modification, and repair of basic marine carpentry structures.
• Build and install simple structures, enclosures, decking, and supports.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and fasten wood and other materials with hand/power tools.
• Use measuring tools to ensure accurate dimensions and alignment.
• Verify structures are plumb, level, and properly aligned.
• Read and follow drawings, layouts, and supervisor directions.
• Move materials, stage, load, and prepare work sites safely.
• Operate basic carpentry tools with proper training and authorization.
• Inspect tools and report damaged equipment; maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Carpentry basics

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Safety mindset

Education

High school

Tools

Tape measure

Square

Level

Power tools

Job description

Main Industries in Hampton is seeking dependable and safety-minded 3rd Class Marine Carpenters to join our team. This entry-level role supports construction, repair, and installation of basic marine carpentry structures aboard vessels and in shipyard environments.

If you have basic carpentry skills and are ready to grow in the marine industry, we’d like to hear from you. We offer competitive hourly pay and opportunities to learn from experienced carpenters, with a strong emphasis on safety and