Skilled Trades & Craft Professionals - Port Lavaca

Description

Company Overview:

Palacios Marine & Industrial (PMI) is a leading industrial contractor specializing in delivering safe, high-quality services to clients across multiple industries. Our success is built on the expertise and dedication of our craft workforce, and we are always seeking talented individuals to join our team.

Position Summary:

We are hiring skilled craft personnel across multiple trades to support a variety of industrial construction and maintenance projects. Whether you are just starting your career as a helper or bring years of journeyman-level expertise, we have opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

Available Crafts Include:

• Scaffold Builders
• Painters & Blasters
• Tank Services
• Fire/Hole Watch
• Insulators
• Fireproofing
• Welders
• Pipe Fitters
• Boilermakers
• Equipment Operators

Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned craft duties safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements.
• Read and interpret work instructions, drawings, or blueprints as applicable to your craft.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to complete tasks on schedule.
• Operate tools, machinery, and equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow company and client safety policies and maintain a safe work environment.
• Support additional tasks and cross-craft needs as required by the project.

Requirements

Essential qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background checks as required by project specifications.
• Reliable attendance and a strong team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to working safely and delivering quality workmanship.
• Ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in industrial environments, including confined spaces, elevated heights, and varying weather conditions.
• Experience in one or more of the listed crafts (all levels welcome: helper, apprentice, journeyman).
• Valid certifications (e.g., welding, equipment operation) preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor construction environments, including all weather conditions.
• Regular lifting, carrying, and moving of heavy objects and materials.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in awkward positions.
• Extended periods of standing and walking on uneven surfaces.
• Routine exposure to loud noise, dust, and fumes.
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials and sharp objects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work at elevated heights.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Adequate vision, including depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Adequate hearing and clear communication in noisy environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies in connection with this posting. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of the company and no fees will be paid.