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Ship Prep Tech Day Shift

NESC Staffing

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Detail Oriented, Documentation, Forklift, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Oil and Gas, Piping, Quality Control, Safety Process, Shipping/Receiving, Time Management, Traceability
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
Ship Prep Technician 
The Ship Prep Technician is responsible for preparing fabricated equipment, piping systems, and modules for shipment to customer sites. This role ensures all components are properly cleaned, inspected, protected, and documented prior to loading and transport, supporting safe and accurate delivery of finished products.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare completed fabrication assemblies, piping, and equipment for shipment
  • Clean, inspect, and verify components prior to final packaging and load-out
  • Apply protective coatings, caps, wrapping, and rust prevention materials as required
  • Ensure all items match shipping lists, drawings, and project documentation
  • Assist with staging equipment for loading onto trucks or transport trailers
  • Coordinate with QC, fabrication, and logistics teams to confirm shipment readiness
  • Label and tag materials for proper identification and traceability
  • Support final walkdowns and punch list completion before shipment release
  • Maintain organization of the shipping and staging areas
  • Follow all safety procedures during material handling and load-out operations
Qualifications & Skills:
  • Experience in a fabrication shop, shipping/receiving, or industrial environment
  • Familiarity with piping systems, structural steel, or oil & gas equipment (preferred)
  • Ability to read basic drawings, packing lists, and work instructions
  • Experience using hand tools and material handling equipment (forklifts, rigging knowledge a plus)
  • Strong attention to detail and quality control awareness
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production and deadline-driven environment
Work Environment:
 
  • Industrial fabrication shop with exposure to heavy equipment, noise, and outdoor load-out areas
  • Requires PPE including steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hard hat
  • May involve overtime, weekend work, and physical labor

About the Company

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NESC Staffing

The company was founded in 1984 as National Engineering Services Corporation. In 2015, we changed our name to NESC Staffing to better reflect the service we provide to businesses and professionals.

We have grown to six branch offices that cover the entire United States, providing everything from engineering to science recruitment and more. Our goal then and now is to combine years of experience in the industry with state-of-the-art recruitment and payroll methods to provide our employees and client companies with qualified technical support and quality service. We are a privately held nationwide firm with corporate headquarters in Portsmouth, NH.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
http://www.nesc.com

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