Shipyard General Laborer – Entry Level

Commuting distance from Longview, Kelso, Cathlamet, Ilwaco, Long Beach, Raymond and Chehalis

What you'll do

- Keep the yard, shops and vessels clean and organized; haul and dispose of debris and waste properly

· Work with our docking crew hauling out and launching vessels with our travel lift, including blocking, setup and cleanup

· Stage materials, tools, staging and equipment for each job

· Handle, move and store steel, parts and supplies

· Help welders, fitters, painters and mechanics with whatever the job needs

· Surface prep and blasting prep: masking, covering, setup and cleanup

· Support rigging, lifting and fire watch after you are trained

· Follow all safety rules and wear required PPE every day

· Other yard duties as assigned

What you need

· Reliable attendance and transportation to Tongue Point

· Willingness to learn and take direction; good teamwork

· Able to lift and carry about 50 lb, and to bend, climb, kneel and stand for long periods

· Able to work at heights, in confined spaces (tanks, voids), outdoors in all weather, and around hot work (welding, cutting)

· Able to wear PPE, including respirators when required

· At least 18 years old

· Background check after a conditional job offer

Nice to have (not required)

· Forklift experience or certification

· Rigging or signaling experience

· TWIC card

· Welding, trade school, Job Corps or other trade-program training

· Shipyard, marine, construction or industrial experience

Pay and time off

· $25.00/hr starting, DOE; higher rates for qualified journeymen in the trades

· Overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours in a week

· Paid time off bank (accrues as you work)

· On-the-job training and a path into the trades

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Tools provided

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25