Shipyard Laborer

Coastal Villages Region Fund•Seattle, WA

41m

About The Position

SUMMARY The Shipyard Laborer is responsible for performing general labor onboard the vessel. This position requires basic mechanical skills. Knowledge of vessel systems is preferred.

Requirements

This position requires basic mechanical skills. Knowledge of vessel systems is preferred.
Applicant must be able to understand, read, speak and write in English.
Applicant needs the ability to perform these basic functions in stressful, noisy environments.
Applicant must be capable of working consecutive, long and variable work shifts for extended periods of time. Shifts typically range from 8 to 12 hours per day with periodic breaks depending on work demands.
The work is strenuous and sometimes hazardous due to exposure to operating machinery, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, pressurized fluids, and vibration.
Both hands must be capable of grabbing, holding or gripping rope, rails, equipment and vessel structures for frequent periods of time. Forceful grasping along with repetitive finger and hand use is occasional.
Applicant must also be able to occasionally sit, bend, crouch, squat and kneel, and frequently stand. Applicants must be able to climb up and down, safely ascend and descend ladders, work in small and confined spaces, and pass all safety test requirements.
Applicants must be able to frequently lift 20-25 pounds from the floor to the waist and above the shoulder.
Specific vision requirements for this position are that the applicant needs to be able to read printed handheld material with or without corrective lenses.
Applicants will be required to gain medical clearance for use of a tight-fitting respirator.