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Tapping Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

... tapping/fuel removal in zero visibility and with high currents. • Has a good working knowledge of all aspects of diving and salvage operations • Rigging: must have an intermediate knowledge of ...

Take Out

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$15/hr

Tapping your knowledge of our diverse menu to suggest crave-worthy food and beverage pairings. * Setting up, breaking down, and maintaining take out and curbside areas. * Correctly packaging all take ...

CNC Maintenance Technician - Casting

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$26.50 - $33.25/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC machining centers, transfer machines, drilling and tapping machines, machining cells ...

CNC Maintenance Technician - Casting

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$26.50 - $33.25/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC machining centers, transfer machines, drilling and tapping machines, machining cells, washing ...

Diver

Theodore, AL · On-site +1

... tapping/fuel removal in zero visibility and with high currents. • Has a good working knowledge of all aspects of diving and salvage operations • Rigging: must have an intermediate knowledge of ...

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Tapping information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for tapping?

To excel as a Tapping Operator, you typically need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with metalworking or industrial machinery. Familiarity with tapping machines, hand tools, blueprint reading, and often a vocational or technical certification are advantageous. Good problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a focus on workplace safety help individuals stand out. These capabilities are vital for maintaining high quality, efficient production, and a safe working environment.

What does a tapping operator do?

As a Tapping Operator, your daily responsibilities usually include setting up and operating tapping machines, monitoring the production process, adjusting machine settings, inspecting finished parts for quality, and performing basic equipment maintenance. You will often work closely with other machine operators, quality assurance personnel, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and meet production targets. Attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues are key parts of the role. This hands-on work environment requires both technical know-how and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

What is tapping?

A Tapping job typically involves operating machinery to drill or cut threads into metal, plastic, or other materials. Workers in this role may use manual or automated tapping machines to ensure precise threading for fasteners, bolts, or assembly components. They must follow technical specifications, inspect finished products for quality, and maintain equipment for optimal performance. Attention to detail and knowledge of machining processes are essential for efficiency and accuracy.

Infographic showing various Tapping job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Description
Must live within a 2-hour commutable drive to Theodore, AL.
The Salvage Diver is responsible for carrying out dive operations as per instructions of Dive Supervisor/Salvage Master to support wreck removal and emergency response works. The Salvage Diver is a project-based position and requires domestic and international travel to project sites.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Underwater inspection to ascertain, quantify, document and report the condition of the vessel / marine structure
  • Carry out under water cutting, drilling, burning and welding operations
  • Fabrication of patches - installation of patches
  • Carry out Blow down operations to restore buoyancy
  • Underwater Fuel Removal using hot tap or other mechanism
  • Water jetting to remove mud
  • Black water diving
  • Able to handle heavy rigging and install shackles, chains, slings underwater
  • Ability to carry out Penetration dives
  • Carry out standby duties
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
Required Certifications:
• Current ADCI / IMCA recognized certification, DCBC preferred
• Valid Dive Physical within 12 months (identifying diver is physically fit to dive)
• First Aid, CPR w/ O2 Provider/ Emergency Oxygen Certification
• Dive School Diploma
• Experience in the Commercial Diving and in the Salvage Industry
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour with 8-hour annual refresher
• Driver's License
• Passport, Global mobility is strongly preferred, and in most cases required.
• Active TWIC or ability to obtain (USA employees)
• Good working knowledge of all dive gear and equipment (including that related to the dive station for set-up, maintaining, and break down).
• Familiarity and ability to operate all underwater hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
• Must be able to perform at an intermediate level UW burning/venting for burning, hot tapping/fuel removal in zero visibility and with high currents.
• Has a good working knowledge of all aspects of diving and salvage operations
• Rigging: must have an intermediate knowledge of various types of rigging and ability to handle and install heavy rigging underwater e.g. Shackles, chains, slings etc.
• Intermediate Supervisory, leadership, communication skills with the ability to articulate the points and instructions.
• Proficient in all aspects of a Commercial, able to run deck operations with ease
• Good knowledge of all dive administrative aspects.
• All Prospective Employees Must Submit to A Drug Test and Background Check (USA employees)
Preferred Skills Certification:
• OSHA 10 Hour
• Dive Medical Technician Certificate
• Mixed Gas Diver Certification
• Topside welding and fabrication
• Rigging and Crane Operations
• Equipment Operator includes Forklift
• Mechanic background in diesel, hydraulics, pumps, etc.
• Underwater Burning - experience from topside scrapping operations and topside welding
• Demolition - explosive installation
• BOSIET
• Small boat operator
• Hazard communication
• Confined space entry
• NDT certification
• MMC with STCW Training
• Diamond wire cutting, demolition experience preferred
ADA Requirements:
? Sit or Stand
? Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
? See
? Walk
? Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
? Taste/Smell
? Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel
? Talk/hear
? Carry weight, lift 50 lbs.
? Exposure to work; working inside and outside of vessels, above water and underwater.
Travel Requirement:
Extensive travel is required and at times for months at a stretch depending upon the project duration. Ability to work out on remote or distant projects as needed for several months at a time. 24 hour and 7 day a week availability based upon project or emergency response needs.