Marine Outfitter
$52,000–$52,000 year
On-siteNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Install and fit marine equipment, fixtures, structural components, and vessel outfitting systems aboard ships using hand and power tools. Measure, layout, align, and secure doors, hatches, ladders, handrails, foundations, brackets, bulkhead components, and deck equipment according to drawings and specifications. Drill, grind, cut, bolt, fasten, and assemble components while coordinating work with welders, pipefitters, electricians, and other skilled trades. Safely operate tools in confined spaces, elevated areas, and active shipyard environments while maintaining a clean workspace and adhering to OSHA safety requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in marine, shipyard, industrial construction, mechanical installation, or a related hands-on trade.
- Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools, including drills, grinders, impact tools, and cutting tools.
- Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure and other basic measuring devices.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to measure, layout, fit, align, assemble, and secure components.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established work procedures.
- Ability to work safely in confined spaces, vessel compartments, elevated areas, and active shipyard environments.
- Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other skilled trades.
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position and wear required PPE.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and climb for extended periods.
- Ability to climb ladders and access different areas of marine vessels.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and tight vessel compartments.
- Ability to work at elevated heights when required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Ability to work outdoors and in shipyard conditions involving heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, and changing weather.
- Ability to safely work around machinery, welding operations, construction activities, and multiple trades.
- Must be able to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety footwear, and fall protection when required.
- Must be available for early mornings, extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and varying schedules based on project requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Marine Outfitter or in a related marine trade.
- Previous shipyard or vessel construction experience.
- Experience installing marine equipment, doors, hatches, ladders, handrails, foundations, brackets, bulkhead components, deck equipment, or similar vessel components.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, marine drawings, sketches, and project specifications.
- Experience performing layout work and verifying measurements, alignment, and fit.
- Experience working alongside welders, pipefitters, electricians, shipfitters, and other marine trades.
- Knowledge of marine construction, vessel outfitting processes, and shipyard safety requirements.
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