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Bollinger Shipyards

I worked for bollinger Marine Fab. for 14-years. I started out in shipping and receiving / material control specialist / I basically helped anyone that need my help. thats just the person i am. I also worked and trained in the tool-room. I purchased for around 7-years from buying all of the maintenance dept. including all electric material. I also purchased material for the new construction jobs we had going on. I helped the project engineers get the material for their jobs on time and at competitive prices.
Well thats basically my review with Bollinger marine Fab.

-preform daily JSA before beginning shift,line up personal & equipment,assist vendors & vessel personal as needed,work with surveyors as needed performing inspections & repairs as needed
- you subjected to some of the latest technology used on marine vessels , giving you great insight on how it works (knowledge)
-good management team,but rarely do they take any suggestions,
it's their  way & that's it 
- difficult deadlines & constant push for completion,stressful 
- good people in field working together

Large workload and sparse training. Management is nice and seems to have realistic expectations regarding job performance reviews. They do not seem motivated to train or retain employees so turnover is very high. They also will let challenging employees go unchecked. They have officially offered promotions to several employees but failed to enact the promotions even when the work was already being done. Company culture is overall pretty good and there does appear to be room for growth there. There is steady work here but any work or growth is very slow. 

The bosses will micromanage you try to get you to do the job quickly so that way they can put you on another project faster instead of taking your time and doing the job right they rather you do it faster so you can clean it up four times . They talk about being safe but rush you at everything.  They love using the phrase they will fire you. But they desperately need welders but yet you’re firing people that are trying to do the job right and threatening them

Articulate all set tasks and concerns with leader man and proceed to work station. Learn different approaches to every job assignment by analyzing the opinions of supervisors and co-workers. The hardest part of the job would be completing any giving tasks while ensuring the upmost effort to follow all safety regulations although its become a custom. The most enjoyable part of the job is learning new techniques to reach A+ job accomplishments.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Do not go to work there, it's unsafe, they don't care about their employees,  and the pay is not good there. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Showing up to work and knowing it's a dead end job unless you have the right last name

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Not good, most of the journeymen are hard workers, however they are nor appreciated

My experience at Bollinger taught me a lot good & bad. Most of the time I had to weld in awkward or uncomfortable positions to get jobs done at a specific time frame. Now that I'm use to it , it made me a better & quicker welder than I was before I got the job , so I guess it paid off for the better. My co-workers there always worked as a team which I thought was very professional. Would I work there again, I doubt it...

What is the best part of working at the company?
Family atmosphere. Room to advance in your craft. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The company has grown so big since being bought. The only thing stressful is the parking. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Safe work environment, family oriented. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Normal 8 hour day. Not stressful, constantly busy,

Pay was a livable wage but when half the crew left and there was only 4 people perform the job functions of 8, it got crazy. Overtime was mandatory for weeks. No one gets raises or promotions to replace those who left. Management is shady and makes your job even harder by not getting the equipment or tools needed. 

Precise and repetitive. Great benefits and no overtime give you plenty of time with your family. Plenty of pride is within this company for sure. If the pay scale was higher would be an ideal and career place to work, and it is for a small family with both parents working.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Welder 4 salaries reported	$22.13 per hour
Pipefitter 2 salaries reported	$22.75 per hour
Lead electrician 2 salaries reported	$6,843 per month
Tig welder 1 salary reported	$22.75 per hour
Tester 1 salary reported	$26.75 per hour

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