Shipyard Carpenter: Maintenance & Installations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Wellness resources

Employee assistance program

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News is seeking a skilled carpenter for general maintenance and repair tasks across shipbuilding facilities. The role focuses on carpentry work, flooring, doors, stairs, and sheetrock, with attention to safety and precision.

The position requires ability to work at heights, lift up to 40 lbs, read measurements, and operate hand and power tools. High school diploma preferred; shift is production-based with no relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• General carpentry skills including finishing, framing, and repairs.
• Ability to read and take measurements.
• Experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance including carpentry, flooring installation/repair, door replacements, stairs and platform construction, sheetrock work, window replacements and repairs.
• Assist with measurements and material estimation.
• Maintain safety standards and use of tools on site.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Reading measurements

Tool use

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News is seeking a skilled carpenter for general maintenance and repair tasks across shipbuilding facilities. The role focuses on carpentry work, flooring, doors, stairs, and sheetrock, with attention to safety and precision.

The position requires ability to work at heights, lift up to 40 lbs, read measurements, and operate hand and power tools. High school diploma preferred; shift is production-based with no relocation assistance.