JOINER SKILLED (OCTOBER 2026 HIRING EVENT)

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

1d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking Skilled Joiners who take pride in fabrication, installation, and high-quality finish work across wood and metal components. As a Joiner, you’ll fabricate, assemble, install, and repair shipboard bulkheads, interior finishes, deck structures, furniture, and a wide range of outfitting items. Your craftsmanship shapes the living and working spaces sailors depend on every day — ensuring durability, functionality, and comfort throughout the ship. If you’re ready to apply your joiner expertise at “America’s Shipyard,” a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience as a Joiner or related craft experience in shipfitting, carpentry or sheetmetal
Able to pass the Tacker Certification test
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
Skill in fabricating, installing, and finishing wood and metal components
Strong commitment to detail, safety, and craftsmanship
Willingness to work in an active industrial environment supporting ship construction

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent
Master Tech Certification

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair wood and metal components throughout the ship
Install bulkheads, interior finishes, cabin accessories, furniture, racks, bins, decking structures, and decorative ceilings
Lay out work from drawings, specifications, blueprints, and shop sketches
Perform precise measurement, cutting, fastening, and finishing of materials
Ensure proper mounting and alignment of outfitting items, including partitions, panels, and deck structures
Work in shipboard environments that may include heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing setting
Follow Ingalls’ strong safety standards in all work areas