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Gulf Copper & Mfg. Corp.

Carpenter Laborer

Galveston, TX · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

... shipyard. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following ... Reporting fires and accidents to the officer of the deck and Firewatch Coordinator immediately.

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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for shipyard firewatch in the United States is $23.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical working conditions for a Shipyard Firewatch, and how does the role interact with other crew members?

Shipyard Firewatch professionals often work in dynamic, sometimes challenging environments that may include confined spaces, heights, or areas with limited visibility due to ongoing welding or cutting operations. You will regularly coordinate with welders, fabricators, and safety supervisors to monitor work zones for fire risks and ensure compliance with safety protocols. The job can involve standing for long periods and requires constant vigilance throughout your assigned shift. Team collaboration is essential, as you must quickly communicate any hazards or emergencies to the relevant personnel to maintain a safe workspace for everyone involved.

What is a Shipyard Firewatch job?

A Shipyard Firewatch is responsible for monitoring hot work operations, such as welding or cutting, to prevent fires. They watch for sparks, overheating, or flammable material hazards and are trained to use fire extinguishers if needed. Firewatches also ensure that safe work procedures are followed and report any fire risks or incidents. This job is critical for maintaining shipyard safety and preventing fire-related accidents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Shipyard Firewatch position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Shipyard Firewatch, you need keen observation skills, strong situational awareness, and a fundamental understanding of fire safety protocols, often supported by OSHA safety training and firewatch certification. Familiarity with fire extinguishers, alarm systems, gas detectors, and two-way radios is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities help ensure rapid response to potential fire hazards, safeguarding workers and property in a high-risk industrial environment.

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Carpenter Laborer

Gulf Copper & Mfg. Corp.

Galveston, TX • On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform general clean-up work such as sweeping, mopping, and repairing at production or construction sites.

  • Inspect hot work areas before and during work to ensure all flammable and combustible materials have been removed and conditions remain safe.

  • Assist fitters and welders with setting up equipment like torch hoses, extension cords, and welding lines before hot work begins.

Job description

Carpenter Laborer

Gulf Copper is currently laborers to support our carpenters on the Texas Battleship in our Galveston shipyard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Laborers must be familiar with the duties of other craftworkers and with the materials, tools, and machinery they use. All workers in a team must collaborate to carry out assigned construction tasks efficiently.
  2. Perform general clean-up work such as:
    • Sweeping
    • Mopping
    • Repairing
  3. Prepare and maintain a clean work area at production/construction sites.
  4. Before performing any hot work, inspect the area to ensure that all flammable and combustible materials have been removed.
  5. Delivering all safety equipment (including appropriate fire extinguisher) to site.
  6. Staying stationed in the work site such that they can respond quickly to prevent fires.
  7. Conduct frequent inspections of the hot work areas during hot work to ensure the area is still safe and working conditions are favorable.
  8. Assist fitters and welders with setting up equipment like torch hoses, extension cords and welding lines before hot work begins.
  9. Conducting frequent inspections of the hot work areas during hot work to ensure area is still safe and working conditions are favorable.
  10. Reporting fires and accidents to the officer of the deck and Firewatch Coordinator immediately.
  11. Remaining in place for thirty minutes following work performed to clean the area and to ensure worksite conditions remain safe.

Required Education & Experience:

  1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  2. One or more years' experience in Industrial and/or marine industry preferred.

Working Conditions:

  1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and / or rainy weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
  2. Most construction laborers do physically demanding work. Some work at great heights or outdoors in all weather conditions.
  3. Must wear hearing, eye, and other necessary protective equipment.
  4. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

  1. Standard PPE

Special Skills:

  1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  2. High performance and a strong team player.
  3. Laborers need manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, good physical fitness, a good sense of balance, and an ability to work as a member of a team.
  4. Ability to carry out directives effectively, and on time.
  5. Having a desire to assist and clean up without the need for direction.
  6. Commitment to company values and safety program.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.

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