1st Class Outfitters

Master Boat Builders, INC. • Coden, AL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The 1st Class Outfitter plays a crucial role in assembling and maintaining ships to ensure they are seaworthy and safe for navigation. Their work will involve using a variety of tools and equipment to integrate various parts of a vessel into a unified and functional structure. This role is critical for ensuring that vessels can safely navigate the waters they travel on, with a focus on precision and quality in every aspect of the shipbuilding process.

Requirements

• Proficiency in using tools and equipment for shipbuilding and repair.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience in installing and maintaining mechanical systems and structural components.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently within set schedules.
• Ability to lift and push heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to conduct production in confined spaces.
• Physical agility and dexterity to perform tasks such as bending, squatting, stooping, crawling and kneeling.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions and environments, including both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to conduct production from heights greater than five feet while working from manlifts and wearing the proper PPE such as fall arrest systems.
• Ability to climb ladders and transverse stairs when needed.
• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
• Must comply with company, state, federal, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing job tasks as assigned by leadership.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional technical training or certification in welding, fabrication, or shipbuilding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate various ship components to create a cohesive vessel.
• Install wooden decks, bulkheads, and interior partitions.
• Secure steel plates to the hull for protection against damage.
• Inspect materials for proper size and shape before cutting.
• Cut, shape, and assemble metal parts according to engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Install and repair mechanical equipment including plumbing pipes, electrical wiring, engines, steering mechanisms, and propellers.
• Use tools such as welding machines and saws to install decks and other surfaces.
• Accurately measure materials to ensure correct dimensions before installation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED