Structural Helper
U.S. Coast Guard
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Posted: April 15, 2026 (45 days ago)
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Structural Helper
U.S. Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Salary
$24.50 - $28.58
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This entry-level role in the U.S.
Coast Guard involves supporting skilled shipfitters and welders by handling simpler tasks like preparing materials, using basic tools, and keeping the work area clean in a shipyard setting.
It's ideal for motivated beginners who are physically fit, eager to learn on the job, and comfortable following instructions in a team environment.
No prior experience is strictly required, as suitability is based on your overall readiness and relevant skills from any background, including volunteer work.
Key Requirements
- Strong motivation and interest in performing simple, hands-on tasks
- Ability to lift and handle weights and heavy loads safely
- Skill in following directions and instructions accurately
- Good dexterity for precise work with tools and materials
- Commitment to safety practices in a workshop environment
- Willingness to complete mandatory training and assist with basic shipfitting or welding tasks
- Reliability in supporting journeymen workers and maintaining clean work areas
Full Job Description
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Yard, Industrial Department, Structural Group in Baltimore, MD.
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience.
Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.
Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: 1) Likelihood of success in assignments which require interest, motiviation, and readiness to do simple work.
(SCREENOUT) 2) Ability to handle weights and loads. 3) Ability to follow directions. 4) Dexterity and safety.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
You will be responsible for assisting journeymen Shipfitters or Welders with work that cannot be handled alone and also perform less difficult tasks alone.
Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable team member. Typical duties include: *Using power and hand tools common to the trade.
* Performing a variety of less difficult tasks related to shipfitting and welding, such as cutting batten wood for templates, tacking templates, center punching fabrication marks on steel.
* Assisting in laying out, fabricating and erecting steel; and holding parts to be tacked and performs tack welding. * Assisting in the operation of power machines by holding and feeding metal parts.
* Getting tools and supplies, carries materials and lifts and holds items in place while the Shipfitter or Welder is working on them. * Cleaning work area, tools and machines.
Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
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