5 Tips to Manage an Overtly Arrogant Employee

Most managers can share this experience; you have an employee in your shipyard who believes they know all the answers. You can’t tell them what to do or how to do it because they’re convinced, they know better than you. And while you should certainly trust your employees to do the job you’ve hired them for, […]

Pipefitters 101: Skills to Get the Job

A pipefitter does just that. They lay out pipes according to blueprints, assemble them, install them, and maintain the entire system including supports. This can be for anything hydraulic or pneumatic related to steam or hot water, heating and cooling or even sprinkling. But becoming a pipefitter doesn’t happen overnight. What are the essential skills […]

4 Reasons To Perform Background Checks on Candidates

Do you vet your shipyard candidates before offering them a job? If not, it’s time to consider your options. And if so, it may still be time to consider the options that are available to you. There are a lot of things to think about when conducting background checks to ensure your compliance with employment […]

The Guide To Becoming a Marine Joiner

Do you want to become a marine joiner? A career in the shipyard industry is both specialized and rewarding. But to do it, you need specific training and experience. If you want to pursue a career as a marine joiner, you need to know the basics of what the job is and how to get […]

Tips on Finding Top Talent in a Skilled Trades Labor Shortage

There is a labor shortage in the country. With so many people working on opportunities related to technology or business, some of the more physical jobs are becoming harder and harder to fill. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways to source and hire top labor talent even in this economy. […]

How Do I Become a CAD Designer?

There is so much more to working in a shipyard than just welding or fabrication. What about the designers who work tirelessly to design efficient and effective ships for clients? If you think that designing may be in your future, what do you need to do to gain the skills necessary for success? The first […]