Carpenter; Discrete

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:

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.

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

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Experience:

3-5 years

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,…