Hiring Firewatch for Shipyard

Firewatch

Labor One is hiring Firewatch for a shipyard in San Diego, California.

Observes for sparks and flames during welding and works as a laborer to assist trades; sweeps, hoses and performs tasks related to clean up on-board ship, in drydock, on piers and throughout the shipyard. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

High school graduate or GED with prior experience preferred. Ability to read and write (in English) and understand verbal instructions required. Requires observation skills, ability to respond quickly, housekeeping skills, good judgement and on-going safety awareness. Must be able to access and move around ship safely, work at heights and in confined areas with limited visibility. Must be clean shaven for respirator fit (modest mustache is fine).

Assists in setting up equipment, including helping the welder running leads, hoses, operation of air and electric power tools; moves metal pieces for re-fitting; removes scrap from work area. Moves fire bottle to areas of work; observes for sparks from welding and grinding; extinguishes fire when necessary. Maintains a clean, hazard-free work area. Sorts, inspects and stacks lumber and metal scaffold components.

Materials, tools equipment, work aids fire retardant material, hoses, leads, cleaning equipment and supplies, lights, fire bottle. Metal, wood, scaffold sub-section, bolts, clips, hand tools, cable lines and rope lines.

Lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; standing, walking, climbing/balancing, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, eye/hand/foot coordination, seeing, hearing and speaking. Understanding written and verbal directions, recognizing and avoiding potential safety hazards, following established procedures.

Works 50% of the time inside, 50% outside, on board ship, drydock, balanced on scaffolding in shipyard. Exposed to wind, heat, constant wet and humid conditions, vibrations; works near constantly moving machinery, mechanical parts and traffic from other trades. Exposed to fumes, odors, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposed to constant loud machinery noise.

Labor One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.