[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Huntington Ingalls Industries jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Huntington Ingalls Industries · Pascagoula, MS # Carpenter (Discrete Work) Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States Listed on Huntington Ingalls Industries’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Huntington Ingalls Industries’s careers site →](https://careers.huntingtoningalls.com/job/Pascagoula-CARPENTER-%28DISCRETE-WORK%29-Miss/1436147800/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Huntington Ingalls Industries](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/) / Carpenter (Discrete Work) ## 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 If you want a version geared toward entry-level candidates, a shorter job‑board format, or a more marketing‑focused variation, I can tailor it further. ### 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States[Apply on Huntington Ingalls Industries’s careers site →](https://careers.huntingtoningalls.com/job/Pascagoula-CARPENTER-%28DISCRETE-WORK%29-Miss/1436147800/) ## More jobs at Huntington Ingalls Industries ### [2027 Summer College Intern - Contracts & Pricing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/50332b6896f17685418b/) Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States ### [BURNER](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/d0cca09a6bcc486750df/) Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States ### [Carpenter-Scaffolding](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/cdbf0d19146b896556c0/) Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States ### [Cost Estimating Analyst 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/5a6370bb2bda09de7cf4/) Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States ### [Cost Estimating Analyst 3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/5226e15fa28218606819/) Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Carpenter II - Historic Preservation Carpenter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/073e45a10e8d1eb6e11b/) Aramark · Pacific Grove, CA, US ### [Carpenter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/7b39fc79a6854829a354/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Carpenter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/5070432c39f2e745198b/) Kroger · Savannah, GA, United States ### [Carpenter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jones-lang-lasalle/jobs/b64c93c78fc7293f08d3/) Jones Lang LaSalle · Chicago, IL ### [Webber - Carpenter - Heavy Civil](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ferrovial/jobs/3574e76937eab054c3bf/) Ferrovial · Jacksonville, FL OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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