Laborer

Trident Maritime Systems; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems is seeking dependable General Laborers to support daily shipyard production, maintenance, and industrial operations. You will assist skilled trades, handle materials, keep work areas clean, and help set up tasks while following safety policies and supervisor instructions.

The role emphasizes working safely in an industrial maritime setting, proper use of PPE, and reliable attendance. Prior shipyard or industrial experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in shipyard, construction, manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial settings preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work well in a team.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools after training.
• Dependable attendance and a strong commitment to safety.
• Must meet access requirements for assigned facilities or worksites.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders, fitters, electricians, mechanics, and other skilled trades as needed.
• Load, unload, move, and organize materials, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas by removing debris and hazards.
• Set up and break down work areas, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Perform basic material preparation like cleaning, grinding, and surface prep when assigned.
• Use basic hand and power tools following safety requirements.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and equipment.
• Follow instructions, work orders, drawings, and established procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Hand & power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Trident Maritime Systems is seeking dependable and safety-focused General Laborers to support daily production, maintenance, and shipyard operations. The General Laborer performs a variety of physical and support duties, including material handling, jobsite cleanup, equipment movement, assisting skilled trades, and preparing work areas. This position requires the ability to work safely and efficiently in an industrial and maritime environment while following company procedures and supervisor instructions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist welders, fitters, electricians, mechanics, and other skilled trades as needed.
• Load, unload, move, and organize materials, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas by removing debris, scrap material, and other hazards.
• Set up and break down work areas, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Perform basic material preparation, including cleaning, grinding, sanding, and surface preparation when assigned.
• Use basic hand and power tools in accordance with company safety requirements.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and equipment.
• Follow instructions, work orders, drawings, and established work procedures.
• Properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow all OSHA, company, shipyard, and customer safety requirements.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, injuries, or workplace concerns to supervision.
• Maintain reliable attendance and report to assigned work areas on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous shipyard, construction, manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools after appropriate training.
• Must demonstrate dependable attendance and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Must meet applicable company and customer requirements for access to assigned facilities or worksites.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical lifting equipment used when appropriate.
• Work in confined or restricted spaces when properly trained and authorized.
• Work on ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and aboard vessels when required.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments that may include heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and changing weather conditions.
• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, safety-toe footwear, and job-specific protective equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong safety awareness, dependability, and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and support multiple trades.

Work Environment

Work may be performed in shipyards, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, aboard vessels, and other industrial environments. Employees may be exposed to elevated noise levels, moving equipment, varying temperatures, confined spaces, and other conditions associated with maritime and industrial operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Trident Maritime Systems provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.