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Shop Hand

Chesapeake Shipbuilding
Salisbury, MD Part Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026
Description

SHOP HAND - OSM

REPORTS TO: OSM Foreman / On-Site Foreman / Shipyard Superintendent

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist and work closely with the warehouse team and receiving supervisor by handling the receiving of items in the warehouse and ensuring that shipments are inspected, sorted, and assigned locations to be stored.

Essential Functions & Tasks

  • Clean and organize shop
  • Unload received shipments
  • Operate forklifts and other machinery to move materials around the shipyard
  • Moving materials from the local warehouse to shipyard
  • Operate hand-held powered equipment and manual tools
  • Practice proper safety always
  • Follow instructions from supervisors/supervisors on site
  • Keep the job site clean
  • All other duties as assigned based on operational needs

Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience as a shop hand a plus
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus
  • Forklift experience
  • Basic knowledge of shop tools, terminology, and equipment
  • Safe use of all tools and equipment
  • Work independently and with teams
  • Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

  • All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
  • Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
  • Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
  • Ability to work over bodies of water.
  • Ability to traverse uneven terrain, including loose pack gravel
  • Ability to safely wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, safety glasses, welding shields, grinding shields, gloves, life jackets, harnesses, hard hats, and other task- or area-specific PPE, as applicable. Employees required to wear tight-fitting respiratory protection must maintain facial hair in a manner that does not interfere with the respirator’s sealing surface or proper fit, in accordance with applicable respiratory protection requirements.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits eligible position

Shifts

  • Monday – Friday
  • Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
  • Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs

Why Should You Apply?

  • Competitive Pay: $21.00/hr - $22.00/hr depending on experience.
  • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment for eligible full-time positions.
  • Employee Referral Bonus: Earn $500 for each referred candidate who is hired.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible beginning the first day of the month following their start date.
  • Company-Paid Insurance: $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to full-time employees.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligible employees.
  • 401(k) with 5% Company Match: Available for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Paid Holidays: Six company-paid holidays each year.
  • Paid Sick and Vacation:
    • 80 hours during your first year
    • 96 hours after 1 year
    • 144 hours after 5 years
    • 168 hours after 10 years
  • Career Growth Opportunities: Advance within your department or explore opportunities across the shipyard while working with a supportive and empowered team.
  • Overtime Opportunities: Available for hours worked beyond 40 per week.
ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

Salary Description

$21 - $22

Salary : $21 - $22

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