Southwest Shipyard

Carpenter Helper

High school diploma preferred; prior carpentry/shipyard experience optional; ability to work outdoors; read tape measure; operate basic tools; safety training and PPE compliance; background/drug screening required.

Carpenter 

High School Diploma or GED preferred; 1-2 years carpentry experience; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Safety Technician - Second Shift 

Safety Technician

Must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card; bilingual English/Spanish; OSHA 10 preferred; high school graduate or equivalent; strong safety leadership and communication skills; able to pass drug testing; willingness for overtime and weekend work.

Maintenance Mechanic 

Five+ years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance; TWIC required; valid driver license; English proficiency; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; forklift certification preferred.

Electrical Technician / Maintenance 

Electrical Technician

5+ years industrial maintenance; English proficient, bilingual Spanish preferred; high attention to detail; valid driver license; forklift experience; basic computer skills.

Welder  (FCAW) Night Shift

Welder

Proficient in welding (FCAW); must pass internal weld test; able to read and follow instructions; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Administrative Assistant - TR Support

Administrative Assistant

Administrative support, vendor coordination, budgeting, inventory control; HS diploma required; organized, detail-oriented, good communication.

Layout Technician

Interpret drawings, mark layouts with precision, measure and verify dimensions to design specs and safety standards.

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Burn Table Operator

2-3 years experience operating Burn Table/Plasma; HS diploma or GED preferred; ability to read work orders and operate related equipment.

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior AP specialist with 5+ years in accounts payable management; strong Excel; ERP experience; lead teams; improve processes.

Pipe Welder

Proficient in welding of piping systems in marine environments; able to read blueprints; able to obtain TWIC card; English proficiency; able to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Industrial Blaster / Painter 

Industrial sandblasting and painting; English required; overtime/weekend availability; PPE; 1-3 yrs painting/sandblasting; high school diploma preferred; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Structural Fitter 

Must have TWIC card, at least 1 year structural fitter experience (shipyard preferred), bilingual in English and Spanish, high school graduate, ability to perform paperwork, good judgment and initiative, familiarity with company safety and quality procedures.

TWIC card eligibility; 1+ year structural fitter experience; basic paperwork; bilingual English/Spanish; high school or equivalent; ability to read blueprints; safety compliance.

Welder (SMAW)

Welder with SMAW welding; must pass internal weld test; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Welding using SMAW; weld test required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; must pass drug test; TWIC card required; high school or GED preferred.

Combo (Welder and Fitter) 

Welder and Fitter

Must have welding and fitting experience, TWIC card eligible, minimum 1 year combo experience, bilingual English/Spanish, ability to read blueprints, and perform basic paperwork.

Title	Location	Date
Carpenter Helper Full Time · 0+ YOE Houston or Houston · Onsite	Houston or Houston Onsite	Apr 27, 2026
Carpenter Full Time · 1+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 27, 2026
Safety Technician - Second Shift Full Time Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 8, 2026
Maintenance Mechanic Full Time · 5+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 7, 2026
Electrical Technician / Maintenance Full Time · 5+ YOE Channelview, Texas, United States · Onsite	Channelview, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 7, 2026
Welder (FCAW) Night Shift Full Time Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 30, 2026
Administrative Assistant - TR Support Full Time Channelview, Texas, United States · Onsite	Channelview, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 20, 2026
Layout Technician Full Time Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Feb 26, 2026
Burn Table Operator Full Time · 2+ YOE Galveston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Galveston, Texas, United States Onsite	Feb 9, 2026
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Full Time · 5+ YOE Channelview, Texas, United States · Onsite	Channelview, Texas, United States Onsite	Jan 22, 2026
Pipe Welder Full Time Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Jan 8, 2026
Industrial Blaster / Painter Full Time · 1+ YOE Channelview, Texas, United States · Onsite	Channelview, Texas, United States Onsite	Nov 19, 2025
Structural Fitter Full Time · 1+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Oct 30, 2025
Structural Fitter Full Time · 1+ YOE Channelview, Texas, United States · Onsite	Channelview, Texas, United States Onsite	Oct 30, 2025
Welder (SMAW) Full Time Channelview, Texas, United States · Onsite	Channelview, Texas, United States Onsite	Oct 29, 2025
Welder (SMAW) Full Time Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Oct 29, 2025
Combo (Welder and Fitter) Full Time · 1+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Jan 31, 2025

Activities	Marine vessel constructionShip repair servicesBarge cleaning servicesIndustrial surface paintingWastewater treatment services
Headquarters	US
Industries	ShipbuildingMarine Transportation
Name	Southwest Shipyard
Employees	600
Type	Private
Subsidiaries	Channelview ShipyardBrady Island ShipyardBrady West ShipyardGalveston Shipyard
Tagline	Provides shipbuilding, vessel repair, and barge cleaning services.
Founded	1,954
Website	swslp.com
Latest Funding Round	Grant
Latest Funding Year	2,023
Latest Funding Amount	1,200,000
Latest Investors	U.S. Maritime Administration

Southwest Shipyard

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