CARPENTER-SCAFFOLDING

Req ID: 48700  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. Safety. Skill. Become a Scaffold Carpenter. Do you have what it takes to build the elevated work platforms that keep America’s most advanced naval vessels moving forward? As an Ingalls Scaffold Carpenter, you are part of a highly skilled team responsible for erecting, modifying, and maintaining the temporary structures that allow shipbuilders to work safely above ground level. You will construct pre‑engineered scaffolding systems, install critical fall‑protection features, and ensure every elevated workspace meets the highest safety standards. Your craftsmanship supports every stage of ship construction and repair — the backbone of work that keeps our fleet mission‑ready. If you’re ready to apply your expertise 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 up to $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 • Erect, modify, and dismantle temporary elevated platforms and staging to support ship construction and repair. • Utilize pre‑engineered scaffolding systems, including vertical posts, horizontal bars, and engineered connection points. • Install temporary wire‑rope guardrails and other fall‑protection measures. • Inspect shipboard work areas, ensuring all open holes and hazardous openings are properly covered and secured. • Work in various shipboard environments and support evolving production needs. • Must be available to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Why This Work Matters Scaffold Carpenters make elevated work possible — safely and efficiently. Every structure you build supports the teams who construct and maintain the vessels that defend our country. Your attention to detail, safety focus, and craftsmanship directly contribute to the performance and reliability of ships operating around the world. What You Bring • Experience constructing scaffolding or performing industrial carpentry work (preferred) • Knowledge of elevated‑work safety, fall‑protection systems, and OSHA requirements • Ability to read and follow scaffold specifications and installation guidelines • Comfort working at heights and in complex shipyard environments • Strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork 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