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Houstaff Professional Group’s Premier Shipyard and Port Staffing Solutions
As a leading shipyard and port staffing agency in Houston, Houstaff Professional Group connects skilled marine professionals with essential opportunities across U.S. ports and shipyards.
Building America’s Future at Sea
Empowering the U.S. Shipbuilding and Port Industry with Skilled Professionals and Lasting Opportunities
Across the United States, the shipbuilding and port construction industry continues to anchor local economies, providing long-term career opportunities and supporting essential maritime infrastructure. Every year, hundreds of major vessels are built while countless others undergo retrofitting and repair. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and NOAA, this sector contributes nearly $49 billion to the national economy and generates more than 400,000 jobs across 26 states.
At Houstaff Professional Group, we are proud to support this vital industry by helping companies hire trained, qualified personnel while connecting marine professionals with shipyard and port jobs that match their expertise, goals, and ambitions.
Whether You're Seeking
Your Next Opportunity in a Shipyard Role or Need Skilled Staff for Your Port or Docks
From welders and marine electricians to project managers and crane operators, Houstaff Professional Group delivers swift, seamless shipyard staffing solutions tailored to the needs of both employers and candidates. Whether you’re filling critical operational roles or looking to advance your maritime career, our recruiters ensure fast, accurate, and dependable placements across U.S. ports.
Count on Our Trusted Marine Shipyard Recruiters
Connecting U.S. Shipyards with Exceptional Talent to Build, Maintain, and Strengthen the Maritime Industry
Count on our team to deliver dynamic, innovative workforce solutions tailored specifically to the maritime and industrial sectors. We support shipyards and ports nationwide with highly skilled tradespeople ready to contribute to construction, repair, retrofitting, and maintenance operations.
As a leading marine and shipyard staffing agency, we work with companies of all sizes—ensuring access to certified welders, fitters, machinists, and technical specialists who meet the strict standards required for shipyard and port environments. With Houstaff Professional Group, you gain a strategic staffing partner committed to reliability, safety, and excellence.
These are just
Some of the Positions We Place
As experts in shipyard and port recruitment, we place a wide variety of professionals across marine construction, mechanical operations, and port management roles, including:
- Engineering
- Marine Electricians
- Welders
- Machinists (outside and inside)
- Fitters
- Project Management
- Planner/Schedulers
- Crane Operators
- Port Captains
- Maintenance Mechanics
- Assemblers
- Yard Managers
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Common Questions About Maritime Staffing
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking to learn more about our staffing and recruitment services? Find answers to common questions below, or reach out to our Houston-based team for personalized support. Whether you’re seeking talent or exploring new career opportunities, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
We recruit for welders, machinists, marine electricians, fitters, crane operators, yard managers, project managers, and many other shipyard and port positions across the United States.
Yes. We supply qualified personnel for ship repair, new construction, port operations, cargo handling, and facility maintenance.
All candidates undergo strict screening, skills verification, safety training checks, and compliance assessments aligned with U.S. maritime and shipyard regulations.
Absolutely. As a top marine staffing agency, we support large construction, retrofitting, and repair projects with scalable workforce solutions nationwide.
Yes. While we are based in Houston, we staff shipyards and ports across the Gulf Coast and throughout the United States.
