Material Support
Supporting Every Step of the Build
As a material support shipbuilder, you’ll receive, store and issue materials. These shipbuilders support the construction of aircraft carriers and submarines with warehousing skills and operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
There are openings for experienced and entry-level material support shipbuilders. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you!
What You'll Do
Receive, store and issue materials.
Read and interpret source documents.
Collaborate with other trades to complete projects.
Help build the most powerful ships in the world.
Discover What it's Like to be a Shipbuilder
Voices From the Yard
“Everyone needs things moved to keep the place running, and they trust me to make it happen.”
Angelo Archie
Material Support
“I like that I am able to deliver materials to the trades so they can get the ball rolling to build ships for the Navy. It makes me feel proud. ”
F'Andra Scott
Material Support
“I was working in a car dealership before. This is a whole different environment, but I have no regrets coming to the shipyard. ”
Alec Perry
Material Support
“I went to school for music. In music everyone has to come together to make one collaboration. If our timing is off, everything is off. I bring that mindset to the shipyard.”
Eric Jordan
Material Support Foreman
“Everyone needs things moved to keep the place running, and they trust me to make it happen.”
Angelo Archie
Material Support
“I like that I am able to deliver materials to the trades so they can get the ball rolling to build ships for the Navy. It makes me feel proud. ”
F'Andra Scott
Material Support
“I was working in a car dealership before. This is a whole different environment, but I have no regrets coming to the shipyard. ”
Alec Perry
Material Support
“I went to school for music. In music everyone has to come together to make one collaboration. If our timing is off, everything is off. I bring that mindset to the shipyard.”
Eric Jordan
Material Support Foreman
Shipbuilders in Action
