Shipyard Laborer/ Firewatch

6AM City, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is hiring for a shipyard Fire Watch role requiring OSHA Marine time and strict PPE discipline. The position involves assisting mechanics, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining a clean, organized work area on site.

Responsibilities include timely site arrival, adherence to schedules, and proactive hazard signaling while complying with anti-harassment policies and safety rules in a dynamic shipyard setting.

Qualifications

• Able to comprehend basic instructions and general correspondence.
• Able to clearly communicate verbally to warn others of fire or danger.
• Possess the skills required of a Fire Watch.
• Experience using small power tools and hand tools in a production environment.
• Wear clothing appropriate for the task and comply with PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the designated work site on time and end the shift as scheduled.
• Work shifts and overtime as assigned by the supervisor or mechanic.
• Comply with OSHA standards and PPE requirements at all times.
• Follow the Company’s Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy.
• If assigned as a fire watch, perform the duties of a fire watch with training card at site.
• Keep the work area clean and safe at all times and warn others of danger.

Skills

Instruction comprehension

Clear verbal communication

Fire Watch duties

Tool handling (power & hand)

PPE compliance

Job description

Job Description

Must have OSHA Marine time in hand

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Comprehend basic instructions and general correspondence.
• Be able to clearly communicate verbally to warn others of fire or other danger.
• Possess the skills required of a Fire Watch.
• Have experience using small power tools and hand tools in a production environment.
• 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

• Arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time. End the shift as directed by the schedule and your supervisor or mechanic.
• Work shifts and overtime as assigned the supervisor.
• 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.)
• 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.
• 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.
• Keep your work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift.
• Warn other personnel of danger, or to evacuate, by verbal or other prearranged method of communication.
• Adhere to all safety rules and good work ethics. Be accountable for completion of work assignments.

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.

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

• Lift/push/pull 75 lbs lbs on an occasional basis (0-33% of the day).
• Lift/push/pull up to 20 - 30 lbs on a frequent basis (34-66% of the day).
• Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hours). Bend, squat crouch, crawl and kneel.
• Climb in a safe m