Shipwright – Marine Vessel Construction & Repair

About the role

Amentum is seeking an experienced Shipwright to support a unique U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves constructing, repairing, and maintaining marine vessels and components in accordance with engineering drawings and shipbuilding specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Construct, repair, and maintain vessels using blueprints, ship plans, and technical specifications.
• Lay out reference points on shipways and dry docks with transits, levels, and measuring tapes.
• Build and install keel blocks, bilge blocks, cradles, shoring, and other support structures.
• Fabricate, fit, and install wooden structural components and secure metal fittings with hand and power tools.
• Inspect completed work for alignment, fit, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support dry‑dock operations, vessel launches, recoveries, and maintenance projects.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of experience as a Shipwright or in marine construction, carpentry, or ship repair.
• Valid driver’s license, passport (minimum one‑year validity) and ability to obtain required visas and security clearances.
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English for contract requirements and emergency procedures.

Required skills

• Use of woodworking machinery and portable power tools.
• Operation of lifting and material‑handling equipment.
• Proficiency with transits, levels, plumb bobs, measuring tapes, and other layout instruments.
• Installation of bolts, fasteners, braces, augers, mauls, and wrenches.
• Interpretation of blueprints, ship plans, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.