Job Description
Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Shipwright to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.
The **Shipwright** assists in the construction and repair of ships or boats according to blueprints.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Constructs or repairs ships, following blueprints or ship's plans: sights, plots, and marks reference points and lines on building dock or shipway to maintain alignment of vessel during construction or repair, using transit, plumb bob, tapes, and levels
+ Builds keel and bilge blocks, cradles, and shoring for supporting ships in dry-dock, marine railways, shipways, or building docks, using woodworking hand-tools and power tools
+ Fabricates and installs furring pieces, aprons, uprights, and other wood framing in ship
+ Spikes or bolts metal fittings, plates, and bulkheads to...
The **Shipwright** assists in the construction and repair of ships or boats according to blueprints.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Constructs or repairs ships, following blueprints or ship's plans: sights, plots, and marks reference points and lines on building dock or shipway to maintain alignment of vessel during construction or repair, using transit, plumb bob, tapes, and levels
+ Builds keel and bilge blocks, cradles, and shoring for supporting ships in dry-dock, marine railways, shipways, or building docks, using woodworking hand-tools and power tools
+ Fabricates and installs furring pieces, aprons, uprights, and other wood framing in ship
+ Spikes or bolts metal fittings, plates, and bulkheads to...
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- Location Manda Bay, Kenya
- Job Type Full-time
- Category other-general
- Posted Date June 10, 2026
- Application Deadline June 15, 2026