Laborer

Master Boat Builders, Inc. is hiring in Coden, Alabama for an entry-level Laborer to join a growing shipyard team. The role is on-site and geared toward someone who wants hands-on exposure to boat-building work and a chance to grow with a dedicated crew. It’s a good fit for someone who likes physical, practical tasks and wants to start a career in a maritime fabrication environment.

The company emphasizes teamwork and safety, and this position offers an opportunity to contribute to vessel work and yard upkeep alongside experienced foremen and tradespeople. The pace is steady, with daily tasks that keep the yard organized and the workflow moving smoothly.

The schedule runs Monday through Thursday, 6:00-4:30 pm, and Friday 6:00-12:00 p.m., with the work taking place at the shipyard in Coden. If you’re someone who enjoys a structured routine, works well in a hands-on setting, and wants to be part of a company that values safety and collaboration, this could be a solid next step.

A day in the shipyard

In this role you’ll provide essential support to the crew by handling loads as you move materials to and from boats, while also keeping the yard clean and orderly. You’ll transport products and equipment to various areas, including the warehouse and tool rooms, and you’ll help prepare work areas by clearing debris and residue from welds. The job also involves handling steel and assisting with unloading materials, with additional support for the hull foreman as needed and a range of other duties assigned by supervisors.

Must-have requirements

• Ability to lift and push heavy objects up to 50 lbs as part of daily tasks
• Willingness to work in production tasks in confined spaces
• Physical agility to bend, kneel, squat, crawl and twist as the work requires
• Comfort working in both indoor and outdoor environments across varied weather conditions
• Capacity to work at heights greater than five feet while using manlifts and PPE fall arrest systems
• Ability to climb ladders and move between levels as needed
• Be responsive to verbal and audible directions or commands

Nice-to-haves

• Prior shipyard or similar industrial experience is a plus
• Experience in an industrial setting is beneficial
• A high school diploma is helpful but not required

Pay, benefits and practical details

The position is onsite at the shipyard in Coden, AL, with the stated work hours noted above. The environment can include humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious locations, and outdoor elements, with the possibility of high noise levels and extreme heat. Safety and environmental rules from the company and applicable regulations must be followed as part of daily duties. The description notes the need to comply with safety practices and to wear appropriate PPE when required, including fall protection when working from elevated positions.

Advice for applicants

Lead with hands-on experience in your resume that maps directly to this job, highlight any time you’ve moved loads, kept a yard or shop clean, or assisted a foreman on a vessel or industrial project.

When you describe your must-have skills, give concrete examples that show you can lift up to 50 lbs, work around confined spaces, and stay safe around machinery and at heights. If you’ve done yard maintenance or unloading materials, call those out with specifics.

Be ready to talk through how you handle weather and outdoor conditions, and how you stay focused on tasks like bending, kneeling, and climbing while following safety rules and using PPE.

Ask about the safety training you’ll receive, the specific procedures for working at heights or in confined spaces, how the hull foreman schedules daily tasks, and what support looks like on a typical day in the yard.