JOINER SKILLED (OCTOBER 2026 HIRING EVENT)

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Oct 2, 2026

Req ID: 50002
Team: 17 Joiner/Insulators
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

Craft. Detail. Excellence. Become a Skilled Joiner.
Do you have the craftsmanship and precision needed to build and install the interior structures that define the look, feel, and function of the most advanced naval vessels in the world? 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.

What You Can Earn
• Earn up to $36.25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional opportunities for overtime and long‑term career growth

What You’ll Do
• 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

Why This Work Matters
Joiners build the functional spaces where sailors live, work, and operate — from crew quarters and command centers to passageways and support areas. Your craftsmanship shapes the experience of everyone aboard, contributing directly to safety, comfort, and mission success.

What You Bring
• Experience in joiner work, carpentry, metal fabrication, interior installation, or similar trades
• 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

Must Have

Minimum of 1 year experience as a Joiner or related craft experience in shipfitting, carpentry or sheetmetal and be able to pass the Tacker Certification test.

Nice to Have

High School diploma or equivalent, Master Tech Certification

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.

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