Austal USA

Overview

The B Class Structural Welder position at Austal requires individuals to perform welding tasks while adhering to safety and quality standards. The role involves training lower-skilled workers and maintaining a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand directions and follow instructions.
• Complete daily work assignments and ensure quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization on job sites.
• Perform grinding and joint preparation for NDE and visual inspections.
• Monitor compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations.
• Train lower-skilled workers as needed.
• May be assigned to work any shift or outside the craft as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months experience as a Trades Assistant at Austal or 1 year related experience in a similar industry.
• Completion of an Austal USA approved Structural Welding training course may count towards experience.
• Must pass GMAW Aluminum 'B' Class and/or FCAW Steel 'B' Weld Certification.
• Ability to perform grinding, arc gouging, and back gouging of steel welds.
• Demonstrate safe and effective use of craft-related tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using the metric system.
• Two years of maritime experience.
• Flexible to work any shift or overtime as required.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
• Must provide proof of US Person Status.
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years.
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
• Must tour all vessels and work sites.