We're Hiring - Come Join Our Winning Team!
Metal Shark is a family owned, globally recognized local Louisiana company that has established itself as one of the fastest growing and most diversified shipbuilders in the industry. Even during challenging economic times, Metal Shark has continued its growth by expanding into new markets, acquiring new facilities, and investing in its team. The company still maintains a family environment, based on integrity and steeped in our South Louisiana boat building heritage. We value our team members as our most essential asset. Metal Shark offers competitive wages, health insurance, matching 401k plan, generous paid time off, stable year-round work, and a safe working environment (read more about our focus on employee safety here). What’s more, Metal Shark offers ongoing training and advancement opportunities to help our employees – and our team – to continuously grow, together, assuring that employment with Metal Shark is not just a job, but a path toward a rewarding career.
Getting Started
To get the process started, you can review a list of current open positions below. Then, send an email to our recruiter along with your resume. It’s that simple.
Click here to download our application packet.
Send an email with resume to careers@metalsharkboats.com or fax to 337-364-0337.
Applicants may also choose to drop off their resume in person. However, please be advised that due to security restrictions, applicants are not permitted to enter our premises without an appointment and resumes must be dropped off at the front gate security office. If you’d like to schedule an appointment in advance you must contact our recruiter.
Open Positions:
The Metal Shark team needs you and your valuable skills. Are you ready to join us? We are now hiring in Louisiana with immediate openings for the positions listed below. Click the links at each position (where available) to download a complete job description. If you have any questions regarding employment opportunities, please contact careers@metalsharkboats.com. We’re here to help!
Jeanerette, LA (6814 East Admiral Doyle Drive)
- Class 1 Onsrud Router Operator
- Press Operator
- Jr. Electrical Engineer
- Outfitter
- Marine Electrician
- Naval Architect
- Upholstery Technician
- Class 1 Electrician
- Class 1 Mechanic
- Class 1 Welder
Franklin, LA (160 Boro Lane)
Employee Referral Program!
Our team is our most valuable asset, and we’re looking to grow it! We’ve rolled out this new Employee Referral Program to include our existing employees in our recruitment effort. Metal Shark team members – and the new employees they recruit – will both be paid bonuses as per the schedule below.
- When a referred employee reaches 90 days of employment, the referring employee will receive $500 and the referred employee will receive $250.
- When a referred employee reaches 180 days of employment, the referring employee will receive $500 and the referred employee will receive $250.
- When a referred employee reaches 365 days of employment, the referring employee will receive $500 and the referred employee will receive $250.
Referral bonuses will be paid on the next payroll coinciding with the 90, 180 and 365 days of employment for each referred employee.
In order to qualify for a referral bonus, an Employee Referral Form must be submitted to the Human Resources Department at the same time as the application of the candidate.
Metal Shark is an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest in joining our team!