Area Manager Process Technology – Galvanizing and Rolling

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1576

Position Overview
FirstFour Staffing is seeking a Process Technology Leader with a strong engineering background and proven experience in steel mill operations. This role is responsible for aligning asset performance with business objectives, leading process improvement initiatives, and providing technical guidance to drive safety, efficiency, and innovation across production operations.

Qualifications – The Basics

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Automation, Metallurgical & Materials, or related field)
  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong background in steel mill processes and products, including cold rolling and hot dip galvanizing technologies (annealing, coating, strip transport and control, steel properties, and applications)
  • Demonstrated understanding of steel rolling properties and their applications
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver technical presentations to senior management
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Working knowledge of SAP applications
  • Experience leading or managing teams in a manufacturing setting
  • Exposure to automotive-exposed and AHSS (Advanced High Strength Steel) production, including process, product requirements, and related technologies

Key Competencies 

  • Collaborative, hands-on team player with strong leadership qualities
  • Solid understanding of control systems, instrumentation, and process modeling
  • Proven ability to lead and implement improvement initiatives that drive measurable business value
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Skilled in building partnerships and achieving win-win outcomes across teams and departments

Responsibilities 

  • Align asset performance with short- and long-term business goals, focusing on safety, process efficiency, innovation, and team development
  • Develop and lead a high-performing technical leadership team focused on process technology and development
  • Provide hands-on technical support for all production units, including:
    1. Process and product development for production lines
    2. Troubleshooting technology and quality issues
    3. Coaching and training team members
    4. Leading major improvement projects to enhance product capability, throughput, yield, cost, and sustainability performance
  • Prepare and present process performance reports to senior management
  • Champion company commitments to Quality, Environmental, and Safety standards
  • Foster a team-oriented culture built on trust, respect, and accountability
  • Uphold the company’s core values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability

Title Agent

  • Location: Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1564
  • Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Title Agent – In-Office Position (Alabama Licensed)

FirstFour Staffing is recruiting on behalf of a well-established title and closing firm seeking an experienced and licensed Title Agent to join their office in Gulf Shores

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and facilitate the full closing process, coordinating with buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate agents.
  • Prepare, review, and verify deeds, mortgages, and settlement statements for accuracy and completeness.
  • Review and clear title issues to ensure all transactions result in marketable titles.
  • Oversee escrow accounts and disbursements in full compliance with regulatory and company standards.
  • Supervise and support existing and future staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Conduct internal audits and assist with updates to policies, checklists, and training materials.

Qualifications:

  • Active Alabama Title Agent License required.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in title and escrow services.
  • Strong understanding of real estate transactions, title insurance, and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with title software and related office technology.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with fully paid employee medical and dental insurance, plus affordable family coverage options.

Civil Drafter

  • Location: Fairhope, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1500
  • Salary: $50,000 - $80,000

FirstFour Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Civil Drafter for a direct hire opportunity with an established architectural consulting firm specializing in civil and municipal engineering. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team focused on delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the Gulf Coast region.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed civil drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Assist engineers in developing design plans for site layouts, grading, utilities, roadways, and drainage systems
  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate documentation
  • Revise drawings based on engineering feedback and project requirements
  • Ensure drafting standards and quality control protocols are consistently met
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and surveyors to support efficient project delivery

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in civil drafting or a related field
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required
  • Knowledge of civil site design standards and utility layouts
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Associate degree or certification in Drafting, CAD Technology, or related discipline preferred

1st Class Outside Machinist

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1431
  • Salary: $40.00

ur client is looking for Outside Machinist to join their team at a major shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.  

Compensation:
1st Class – $40.00 / $41.00 per hour plus $147.04 in daily per diem
Must have a perdiem document for perdiem 75 miles from the yard
Qualified Candidates:

  • Prior Shipyard experience a minimum of 4 or more years of experience as an outside machinist
  • Installs, aligns, and repairs ship machinery such as propelling machinery, auxiliary motors, pumps, ventilating equipment, steering gear, laundry and galley equipment, working from blueprints and using hand tools, calipers and micrometers.
  • Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connection such as shafting and steam lines.
  • Align reduction gears, bearing, shafting, propellers, and rudder and steering engine assemblies. 
  • Must be able to pass hair follicle drug testing
  • Must be able to pass a 7 year background check.  

1st Class Structural Fitter

  • Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1373
  • Salary: $38.00 Per Hour

Our client is looking for Structural Fitter / Ship Fitters to join their team at a major shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.  

Compensation:
1st Class – $38.00 per hour plus $147.04 in daily per diem
Must have a utility bill (Light, Gas, Water)
$1000 Sign on Bonus – Hotel Assistance 

Duration:
Long Term – 1 -5 years 

Qualified Candidates:

  • Should have a minimum of 3 years marine or industrial experience
  • Must have knowledge of layout, fit-up, and fabrication of steel plates.
  • Must be able to burn and bevel with a torch 
  • Must be able to read blueprints.
  • Must be proficient with tacking (SMAW and FCAW)
  • Must be able to pass a Hair Follicle drug test.
  • Must be able to pass a 7-year background check.
  • Must be US Citizen or Perm Resident for this project 

Shipfitter – Houma LA

  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1301
  • Salary: $23.00 Per Hour

Shipfitter

Local rate is $23.00 

  • 3-5 years' experience in a shipyard 
  • Must be able to layout according to blueprints 
  • Burn and Bevel with a Torch 
  • Tack weld 
  • Read Blueprints 
  • Must be US Citizen or Perm Resident 
  • 60 hour per week 
  • New Construction and Repair
  • Long term work 

Pipe Welder

  • Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1286
  • Salary: $31.00 Per Hour

1st Class Pipe Welder

  • 3 years of shipyard experience 
  • FCAW 
  • Must be able to pass a 6 G Pipe Test.
  • Day Shift – 45 hours 
  • Must be perm resident or US Citizen to qualify for this position.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Clean Shaven for fit test 
  • Per diem is offered if you qualify
  • $31.00 per hour 

Marine Electrician $1000 Sign on bonus

  • Location: Pascagoula
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1263
  • Salary: $40.00 Per Hour

Marine Electrician

  • 4 years’ experience as an Electrician (industrial, shipyard or commercial)
  • MUST BE ABLE TO PASS HAIR FOLLICLE DRUG TEST 
  • Must be able to pass a written electrical test  
  • Must have 480 volt hook up 
  • Specialty Test Exp 
  • Sonar, radar, power internal communication, navigation hook up
  • Read Marine Blueprints 
  • Fiber Optics exp 
  • $40.00 per hour 
  • $1000.00 sign on bonus 
  • Must be US Citizen or Perm Resident 
  • If 75 miles from the yard with utility bill Per diem is offered @ $147.04 per day worked

Sheet Metal Mechanic $1000 Sign on Bonus

  • Location: Pascagoula, Alabama
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1220
  • Salary: $38.00 Per Hour

Sheet Metal Mechanic (1 year contract)

  • Local and Non-Local 
  • Pay $38.00 per hour 
  • Per Diem $147.04 per day (if 75 miles from the yard) 
  • $1000.00 sign on bonus 
  • 4 years' experience as a sheet metal mechanic, joiner, shipfitter or marine carpenter.  
  • Fabricate and install sheet metal such as duck work, venting systems, main engine exhaust, metal containers and instrumentation panels. 
  • Plan and layout work from blueprints, drawings, work from standard and metric specifications and other specs using shop mathematics.  
  • Must be able to pass skills assessment testing
  • Must be able to pass drug testing 
  • US Citizenship or Perm Resident is required for this government facility
  • 7-Year Background check 

Painter / Blaster $1000 sign on bonus

  • Location: Pascagoula
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1219
  • Salary: $34.00 - $38.00 Per Hour

Marine Painter Blaster 

  • 3 years’ experience in a shipyard, Industrial or commercial setting.
  • MUST BE ABLE TO PASS HAIR FOLLICLE DRUG TEST 
  • Must be able to blast all applications 
  • Must be able to Spray to marine coating specifications
  • Must be able to pass a Blast Test and Spray Test 
  • $34.00 per hour 
  • Must be US Citizen or Perm Resident 
  • If 75 miles from the yard Perdiem is offered @ $147.04 per day worked 
  • $1000 Sign on Bonus