Stage Builder, Entry Level

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Newport News, VA is seeking a staging/scaffolding helper for shipyard work. You will assist with construction, installation, and dismantling of temporary staging systems to provide safe access to vessels and work areas.

Responsibilities include erecting and dismantling scaffolding per blueprints, transporting materials, and maintaining a clean, compliant work site. You must be able to climb, lift 40 lbs, and pass a respirator fit test, with ability to work any shift.

Qualifications

• Able to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces.
• Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop and climb.
• Able to lift 40 lbs and pass a respirator fit test.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and heights.
• Must be able to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Support construction, installation, and dismantling of temporary staging systems.
• Assist in safe and efficient access to vessels and work areas.
• Erect and dismantle staging/scaffolding per safety standards and blueprints.
• Transport, organize, stage materials such as planks, pipes, couplers, and ladders.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with regulations.
• Follow supervisor instructions to complete tasks.
• Inspect materials and equipment for damage prior to use.
• Support other trades by building safe access platforms as needed.

Skills

Staging scaffolding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Material handling

Job description

Responsibilities

• supports the construction, installation, and dismantling of temporary staging (scaffolding) systems used in shipbuilding
• works under direct supervision and is responsible for assisting in ensuring safe and efficient access to vessels and work areas throughout the shipyard
• assist in the erection and dismantling of staging/scaffolding structures in accordance with safety standards and blueprints
• transport, organize, and stage materials such as planks, pipes, couplers, and ladders
• maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with shipyard and OSHA regulations
• follow instructions from supervisors and experienced stage builders to complete assigned tasks
• inspect materials and equipment for damage or defects prior to use
• support other trades by building safe access platforms as needed

Requirements

• Must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test
• The ability to climb and work heights, lift a minimum of 40 lbs, and work in confined space is required
• Must be able to WORK ANY SHIFT