Marine Laborer/Helper - Pensacola Shipyard
About The Position
The General Laborer / Yard Helper performs a wide range of manual and support tasks throughout the shipyard, with a primary focus on yard operations—keeping the vessel, work areas, and yard clean, organized, and safe. The position moves, stages, and rigs material and equipment to support production, and assists shipfitters, welders, and other trades by gathering tools, pulling leads and equipment, and lending a hand with measuring, lifting, and positioning components. When assigned, the helper may place tacks on structural components that have been fit by the shipfitter and are awaiting welding. This is an entry-level, hands-on role that keeps the yard running and supports the trades wherever they are needed. Employees are often required to perform jobs beyond the essential functions of their primary position. These may include—but are not limited to—assisting other employees in cleaning and removing debris from areas where work is performed, partnering with coworkers to complete work under tighter deadlines, and temporarily filling in for an absent employee.
Requirements
- At least 6+ months of SHIPYARD experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
- Able to perform the physical demands described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and to work overtime, nights, or weekends as needed.
- Must comply with all OSHA and Patti Marine safety policies and complete any required safety training, drug screening, and background checks.
- Pass a Pre-employment Drug Test
- Pass a NON-DOT Physical Agility Assessment
- Complete an OSHA Respirator Questionnaire (completed at clinic during physical)
- Participate in RANDOM quarterly drug tests
- Complete a standard pre-employment background check
- Employee's MUST provide their OWN Steel-toed Boots
- Hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety-toe shoes are required for all workers at all times.
- Respirators and fall protection must be worn when working in areas that require additional protection.
Nice To Haves
- Prior shipyard, construction, or industrial experience is a plus but not required; on-the-job training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain vessels, modules, and work areas—removing debris, slag, grindings, scrap, and standing water to keep work zones safe and ready for production.
- Sweep, shovel, and pick up the shipyard grounds, walkways, and laydown areas; empty trash and dispose of waste in the designated containers.
- Maintain good housekeeping and foreign object debris (FOD) control in and around the vessel at all times.
- Clean and organize tool rooms, storage areas, and shop spaces; return tools and equipment to their proper locations.
- Set up, coil, and stow welding leads, hoses, cords, and equipment at the end of each shift.
- Move, stage, and organize steel, structural components, consumables, and equipment to support the production schedule.
- Load and unload material from trucks, trailers, and storage areas using carts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Assist riggers and crane operators by hooking, tagging, and guiding loads, and by properly staging parts in the laydown yard.
- Transport tools, consumables, and small equipment to work areas as directed.
- Pull welding leads, equipment, and gas hoses to the work area and ensure the necessary tools are on site before work begins.
- Assist shipfitters and welders by pulling measurements, scribing reference lines (such as center and frame lines), and locating precut, labeled structural components from blueprints.
- Help lift, move, and position structural members and components for fit-up.
- Use hand tools such as hammers, wedges, clips, shims, levels, squares, and measuring tape to assist with fit-up.
- When assigned and qualified, place tacks on structural components that the shipfitter has fit to specification and that are awaiting final welding.
- Provide a second set of hands wherever production needs support—holding material, fetching consumables, and assisting the trades.
- Assist other employees in picking up and cleaning debris from areas where work has been performed.
- Partner with crews to complete work on tighter deadlines and fill in temporarily for an absent employee.
- Follow all safety rules, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- No benefits are offered during the Temp period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
