General Labor - Set Up Crew 1st Shift

NABRICO Marine Products; Gravelotte (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Safety-focused work environment

Stable, growing operation

Support for America's inland waterways

Job summary

NABRICO Marine Products is seeking a safety-focused General Laborer – Set Up Crew for its Ashland City, TN facility. You will prepare barges, set up equipment, and support welders and fitters to keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have mechanical aptitude, basic welding exposure, and a strong work ethic with a willingness to learn. This is a path to growth in manufacturing and marine construction roles.

Qualifications

• Basic welding experience, including tack welding, is required.
• Experience with grinders and hand/power tools is preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and safety-focused mindset are essential.
• Manufacturing/industrial experience is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up work areas and prepare barges for fabrication.
• Assemble, relocate, and dismantle scaffolding and platforms following safety rules.
• Move welding machines, tools, leads, hoses, grinders, and other equipment around the facility.
• Operate grinders and tools to remove slag, weld spatter, burrs, and surface imperfections.
• Prepare steel materials and components for welding, painting, and assembly.
• Perform tack welds to assist fitters and welders with alignment.
• Deliver materials and tools to production personnel as needed.
• Support welders, fitters, crane operators, and other production staff.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Follow safety policies and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Welding experience

Tape measure reading

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Hand tools

Power tools

Scaffolding setup

Material handling

Job description

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General Labor - Set Up Crew 1st Shift

Product Surface Prep Ashland City, TN, Ashland City, TN, US

NABRICO Marine Products is seeking a safety-focusedGeneral Laborer – Set Up Crew to join our team in Ashland City, Tennessee. In this role, you will support barge production by preparing work areas, setting up equipment, assisting welders and fitters, and performing a variety of production support tasks throughout the manufacturing facility. This position is essential to maintaining an efficient workflow and ensuring production teams have the tools, materials, and work environment needed to safely build high-quality marine products.

We are looking for dependable individuals with a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in starting or growing a career in manufacturing, fabrication, or marine construction.

About NABRICO Marine Products

NABRICO Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of inland barges and marine products serving the U.S. inland waterway system. Our products help transport essential commodities including grain, coal, aggregates, petroleum products, fertilizers, chemicals, and other liquid cargoes throughout the nation's waterways.

In addition to manufacturing dry cargo and tank barges, NABRICO Marine Products is the largest U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass hopper barge covers and produces a complete line of marine deck hardware, including hatches, castings, and winches for towboats and dock facilities.

What You'll Do

• Set up work areas and prepare barges for fabrication and production activities.
• Assemble, relocate, and dismantle scaffolding and work platforms while following all safety requirements.
• Move welding machines, tools, leads, hoses, grinders, and other production equipment throughout the facility.
• Operate grinders and other hand and power tools to remove slag, weld spatter, burrs, rust, and surface imperfections.
• Prepare steel materials and fabricated components for welding, painting, and final assembly.
• Perform tack welds as directed to assist fitters and welders with part alignment and assembly.
• Deliver materials, tools, and supplies to production personnel as needed.
• Assist with moving steel, fabricated assemblies, and production materials using appropriate equipment and safe material handling practices.
• Support welders, fitters, crane operators, and other production employees with daily manufacturing activities.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the facility.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Previous manufacturing, construction, fabrication, welding, or industrial experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience operating grinders, hand tools, and power tools is preferred.
• Basic welding experience, including tack welding, is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to safely set up and work from scaffolding and elevated work platforms.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and productive work environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work from scaffolding throughout the shift.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Ability to work around welding operations, overhead cranes, forklifts, grinders, and other industrial equipment.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, dust, noise, vibration, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays based on production needs.

Why Join NABRICO Marine Products?

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Safety-focused work environment
• Stable, growing manufacturing operation
• Opportunity to help build products that support America's inland waterways