Shipyard Laborer/ Firewatch

Job Description

Job Description

Must have OSHA Marine time in hand

Job Description:

This position is responsible for supporting mechanics in the accomplishing of production tasks, including the use of small mechanical and hand tools. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Comprehend basic instructions and general correspondence.
2. Be able to clearly communicate verbally to warn others of fire or other danger.
3. Possess the skills required of a Fire Watch.
4. Have experience using small power tools and hand tools in a production environment.
5. Be able to wear clothing appropriate for the task. No exposed jewelry shall be worn while working. Finger nails shall be short. Long hair shall be worn in pony tail or wrapped for protection and should not interfere with hard hat. Ability to wear PPE, especially respirators.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time. End the shift as directed by the schedule and your supervisor or mechanic.
2. Work shifts and overtime as assigned the supervisor.
3. Comply with OSHA standards and BAE best safety practices. Must be physically and medically capable to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
4. Comply with the Company’s “Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be businesslike and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.
5. If assigned as a fire watch, carry out the duties of a fire watch as delineated in the Fire Watch Labor Category including having a fire watch training card at the work site at all times.
6. Keep your work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift.
7. Warn other personnel of danger, or to evacuate, by verbal or other prearranged method of communication.
8. Adhere to all safety rules and good work ethics. Be accountable for completion of work assignments.
Work Tasks Include:
a) Accomplish basic cutting, drilling, and grinding operations as needed to support mechanics in the accomplishments of their tasks.
b) Ensure that designated hot work area is clean and free of combustible materials before hot work is started.
c) Run lines and leads to the work site in a safe manner.
d) Transport material and tools to the worksite as required. e) Wash tanks and bilges as required to support the Gas Freeing, preservation preparations, or tank closing operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The working environment in the shipyard varies from a normal office conditions to working outside where precipitation, wind, extreme cold, and extreme heat and high humidity are not unusual. When working inside of vessels the environment may be smoky, hot or cold, and have low levels of illumination may be present.
There are heavy equipment and power tools operating almost at every location. Depending on the type of work available, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job requirements.
Personnel can expect to work in a variety of spaces from confined areas accessible only by manholes to high platforms accessible only by scaffolding or ladders. Work may also be accomplished using mechanical lifts as working platforms.
The noise level in the shipyard environment is usually loud, especially inside of vessels. The noise encountered in the shop is generally low to moderate. The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment is mandatory.
There is always the potential of falling objects and personnel are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts during work. Appropriate PPE must always be worn.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Must be able to tour all vessels, piers, docks and work sites.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: (May be required to demonstrate any or all requirements.)
1. Lift/push/pull 75 lbs lbs on an occasional basis (0-33% of the day).
2. Lift/push/pull up to 20 - 30 lbs on a frequent basis (34-66% of the day).
3. Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hours). Bend, squat crouch, crawl and kneel.
4. Climb in a safe manner (climbing, includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders and ramps).
5. Work at a variety of levels and positions (ex. Waist, eye, above head).
6. Good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
7. Sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
8. Access work areas through 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time (33-66% of the day).
9. Respond to visual, verbal, and audible sounds/commands.
10. Work at heights above 12’ from ladders, scaffolding, and manlifts.
11. Fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
12. Perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers. 13. Turn head from side to side and about on the vertical axis. Turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. work under the guidance of the Crane Operator and Tender.

**1st Shift**
40 Hours a week / OT on approval

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\nCompany Description

We are a staffing agency that hires for shipyard clients.

Company Description

We are a staffing agency that hires for shipyard clients.