Shipyard Blaster/Painter Foreman

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks a Blaster/Painter Foreman with strong shipbuilding/repair leadership to guide craft teams in executing technical tasks safely and efficiently.

You will read construction drawings, develop schedules and budgets, ensure materials and labor are available, and coordinate with production management to minimize delays while upholding quality standards. This role requires experience, the ability to work in confined spaces, and readiness to train and motivate workers to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years shipbuilding/repair or 3 years continuous company experience in a similar position.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work/climb elevations above 5' and wear a respirator when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates related craft activities.
• Develops and maintains construction plans, schedules, budgets, and records.
• Reads construction drawings and technical guidance documents.
• Ensures materials and labor resources are available to complete tasks.
• Maintains work schedules and works overtime to minimize delays.
• Meets with production management to coordinate craft efforts.
• Optimizes productivity while upholding company standards.
• Trains and motivates workforce for high productivity.
• Addresses daily personnel, equipment and facility issues; develops viable solutions.
• Delegates work to maintain workload balance.

Skills

Craft supervision

Resource planning

Scheduling

Team coordination

Productivity motivation

Shipbuilding knowledge

Reading drawings

Job description

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks a Blaster/Painter Foreman with strong shipbuilding/repair leadership to guide craft teams in executing technical tasks safely and efficiently.

You will read construction drawings, develop schedules and budgets, ensure materials and labor are available, and coordinate with production management to minimize delays while upholding quality standards. This role requires experience, the ability to work in confined spaces, and readiness to train and motivate workers to