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Entry Level Boat Carpenter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This entry-level position is a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain knowledge in many ... Prep, drywall, basic carpentry, painting, and clean up. * Track and recode their timesheet daily.

Painter

Moran, WY

$19 - $22.34/hr

This entry-level position is a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain knowledge in many ... Prep, drywall, basic carpentry, painting, and clean up. * Track and recode their timesheet daily.

Painter

Moran, WY · On-site

$19 - $22.34/hr

This entry-level position is a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain knowledge in many ... Prep, drywall, basic carpentry, painting, and clean up. * Track and recode their timesheet daily.

... boat and vehicle fleet, with long term guest safety, comfort, and costs in mind * Assist Port ... Provide guidance and support to entry-level team members, including Assistant Port Engineer I roles ...

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How much do entry level boat carpenter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level boat carpenter in the United States is $25.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Boat Carpenter job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $52,115 per year, or $25.1 per hour.
Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled

Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat

North Kingstown, RI

$17 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


General Dynamics Electric Boat rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 163 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 527 rated manufacturers


Job description

Overview
Are you interested learning a new skill in a manufacturing environment? Or, are you a skilled shipfitter looking for a new challenge, or, an experienced carpenter/fabricator who wants to take your skills to the next level?
If yes, then apply today at Electric Boat and join our dedicated team building the world's most advanced submarines!
Benefits include:
  • Paid training
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401K plan with up to 6% employer match
  • Paid vacations and holidays
  • Growth opportunities
  • Shift Premium
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Commuter Van Service/RIPTA
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages
  • Developing a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations
  • Aligning parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and templates
  • Tack-welding structural parts as required
  • Utilizing hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade
  • Ability to read and interpret written policies, procedures and guidelines as work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures
  • Basic Mathematic ability

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
  • Available to work all shifts
  • Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:
  • Steel fabrication or carpentry experience
  • Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Military/Navy experience

Skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

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