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Weekend Shipyard Scaffolding Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Scaffold Builder

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$20 - $25.50/hr

Erect, modify, and dismantle scaffolding systems aboard ships, dry docks, and shipyard facilities ... Work Schedule & Hours: * Full-time position averaging 48-56 hours per week, including weekends as ...

... stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through ... SHIFT: • Monday - Friday • 40+ Hours • Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm Overtime and Weekend ...

Scaffold Technician

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

... scaffolding across the U.S. With personnel strategically located in Virginia, California ... shipyard, vessel, confined space, and industrial environments. Training, Security, Education ...

Shipyard Welder

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$21 - $30/hr

... stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through ... Evening Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs. Salary ...

Carpenter Helper

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water ... Monday-Friday - 6:00am to 3:00pm Overtime and/or Weekend Availability may be required. Regular ...

Containment/Rigging

Hampton, VA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... have shipyard/marine experience and be knowledgeable with JLG style man-lifts. System Scaffold or ... This could be more than 40 hours during the normal Monday Friday work week, work on the weekends or ...

Containment/Rigging

Hampton, VA

$23.75 - $30.75/hr

... have shipyard/marine experience and be knowledgeable with JLG style man-lifts. System Scaffold or ... This could be more than 40 hours during the normal Monday Friday work week, work on the weekends or ...

Containment/Rigging

Hampton, VA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... have shipyard/marine experience and be knowledgeable with JLG style man-lifts. System Scaffold or ... This could be more than 40 hours during the normal Monday Friday work week, work on the weekends or ...

... have shipyard/marine experience and be knowledgeable with JLG style man-lifts. System Scaffold or ... This could be more than 40 hours during the normal Monday Friday work week, work on the weekends or ...

Containment/Rigging

Hampton, VA · On-site

$23.25 - $30/hr

... have shipyard/marine experience and be knowledgeable with JLG style man-lifts. System Scaffold or ... This could be more than 40 hours during the normal Monday Friday work week, work on the weekends or ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average weekly pay for weekend shipyard scaffolding in the United States is $1,522.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,269.23 and $1,692.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Scaffold Builder (Shipyard)

Scaffold Builder (Shipyard)

Venture Dynamics

Jacksonville, FL

$22 - $26/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Venture Dynamics is seeking skilled and safety-minded Scaffold Builders to support commercial ship repair and U.S. Navy vessel maintenance projects. Scaffold Builders will erect, modify, and dismantle staging and scaffold systems aboard vessels, in dry docks, and throughout active shipyard environments. This role requires the ability to work at heights, interpret scaffold layouts, maintain safe access points, and meet shipyard physical and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Erect, modify, and dismantle scaffold systems including tube-and-clamp, ringlock/cuplock, and frame scaffold
  • Build platforms, planking, guardrails, toe boards, ladders, tie-ins, and structural bracing
  • Read and interpret scaffold layout drawings, project specifications, and shipyard access requirements
  • Load, unload, stage, and transport scaffold materials; inspect components for damage or defects prior to use
  • Conduct scaffold safety checks including stability, decking, tie-ins, load-bearing requirements, guardrail placement, and tagging
  • Work aloft, in confined spaces, on weather decks, in dry docks, and aboard commercial and Navy vessels
  • Coordinate with other trades to provide safe access for work at height (welders, painters, insulators, machinists, fitters, etc.)
  • Follow OSHA 10 Maritime requirements, NAVSEA safety protocols, fall protection rules, and all shipyard regulations
  • Maintain housekeeping, correct scaffold hazards immediately, and support evolving project needs

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of scaffold building experience in shipyard, industrial, petrochemical, or commercial environments
  • Strong knowledge of scaffold systems, load ratings, tie-ins, shoring, and bracing practices
  • Ability to read scaffold drawings, staging layouts, and follow shipyard specifications
  • Must pass background screening and meet shipyard access requirements (DBIDS when required)
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in physically demanding conditions
  • Strong attendance, reliability, and ability to work early shifts, overtime, nights, weekends, and in inclement weather
  • Ability to lift heavy scaffold components and work safely using ladders, hand tools, and power tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience staging aboard Navy vessels or commercial ships
  • Training or certification in scaffold erection, fall protection, or Competent Person roles
  • Experience with system scaffolding such as Cuplock, Ringlock, or Kwikstage
  • Familiarity with NAVSEA shipboard safety and industrial marine access requirements

Additional Information

  • Respirator qualification may be required when staging in hot-work, paint, or abatement areas
  • Must be able to climb, lift, carry, and maneuver heavy scaffold components in marine industrial conditions
  • Classified by Venture Dynamics as a Semi-Skilled trade

Venture Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.