Shipyard General Laborer
About The Position
Main Industries is seeking dependable and safety-minded Marine General Laborers to join their team. This position supports a variety of marine and industrial projects by assisting skilled trades, handling materials and equipment, maintaining work areas, and performing general labor duties. The role involves working in active shipyard and industrial environments while following all company, customer, and jobsite safety requirements. This is a full-time, hourly position with competitive pay based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and licenses. Local candidates are preferred for the Hampton, Virginia location.
Requirements
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
- Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools when trained.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Willingness to learn new skills and support multiple trades and work activities.
- Ability to work safely in active marine and industrial environments.
- Strong commitment to safety, dependability, attendance, and teamwork.
- Must meet all applicable federal and state employment requirements.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
- Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and occasional night shifts based on project requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous general labor, construction, shipyard, marine, industrial, manufacturing, or related experience.
- Previous experience working in a shipyard, marine, construction, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.
- Experience supporting marine coatings, abrasive blasting, scaffolding, containment, or industrial access crews.
- Current TWIC Credential or the ability to obtain one if required for assigned work.
- Forklift, JLG, aerial man-lift, or other applicable equipment training or certifications.
Responsibilities
- Assist skilled trades and field crews with daily marine and industrial project activities.
- Load, unload, stage, and organize materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Set up and break down work areas as directed by supervisors and crew leaders.
- Perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties to maintain safe and organized work areas.
- Remove debris, waste materials, and job-related materials from work areas.
- Assist with basic surface preparation, cleaning, pressure washing, or other project support activities as directed.
- Safely use basic hand and power tools when properly trained and authorized.
- Assist with the setup, movement, and maintenance of hoses, cords, ventilation equipment, and other jobsite equipment.
- Support painters, blasters, scaffold crews, containment crews, and other skilled trades as assigned.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks and company vehicles.
- Follow all job-specific work instructions and safety procedures.
- Understand and carry out verbal and written directions given by supervisors.
- Understand and obey all posted warning, caution, notification, and hazard signs at jobsites.
- Properly use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, injuries, or jobsite concerns to a supervisor.
- Work effectively as part of a team to complete projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Pay
- Paid Vacation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Stable, Year-Round Employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
