B Class Pipe Welder

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The B Class Pipe Welder works within a team of pipe fitters and welders to meet production goals while maintaining company standards, quality, and a positive team environment. The role requires working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to interpret job specifications, and experience performing work on marine vessels. The employee must follow directions, work with limited supervision, and help develop other team members’ skills. The welder performs TIG welding to Austal standards, reads basic drawings and weld symbols, inspects work, identifies potential problems, and initiates corrective actions. The position also supports quality awareness, housekeeping, waste reduction, equipment maintenance, productivity improvements, and on-the-job training. The employee must have a full set of personal tools, follow company guidelines and work schedules, and leave the work area clean with tools and equipment safely stowed. The job involves touring vessels and work sites and working in varied positions, at heights, and in confined spaces. It requires using personal protective equipment and complying with company and government safety and environmental rules. Compensation is up to $35.85 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

At least 1 year of work experience at Austal or 2 years of experience in a similar role at a comparable employer; an Austal-approved Advanced Pipe Welder program or comparable technical education may substitute for experience.
Pass the B Class pipe welder tests, including 6G certifications for copper nickel and stainless steel.
Pass Austal USA TIG weld tests in the 6G position and for aluminum pipe.
Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols and interpret job specifications.
Working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and work with limited supervision.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measure using the metric system.
Ability to address problems that may arise in certain situations.
Must have a full set of personal tools.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application and able to provide proof of U.S. Person Status.
Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
Must meet the stated criminal conviction eligibility guidelines: no felony theft/deception or violent crime convictions within seven years of disposition, and no felony drug crime convictions within three years of disposition.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including standing for prolonged periods; bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and working at heights above 12 feet; and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently.
Ability to work in confined spaces, including openings of 18 by 36 inches, for prolonged periods within OSHA guidelines.
Ability to withstand hot and cold temperatures, work on uneven surfaces, use PPE, and safely operate tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols.
Pass Austal USA TIG weld tests in the 6G position and for aluminum pipe, and work to Austal TIG welding standards.
Follow Austal housekeeping procedures and company guidelines.
Inspect work, identify potential problems, and initiate corrective actions.
Increase awareness of quality procedures within the department.
Work productively as a team member to meet daily goals set by the supervisor.
Improve communication and flexibility within the team and help build a positive team environment.
Promote pride in workmanship and quality through on-the-job training, and help develop other team members’ skills.
Contribute to innovation and productivity improvements.
Assist with waste elimination, including materials and consumables.
Assist the supervisor in maintaining control of department equipment and its maintenance.
Work toward the team goal of delivering the vessel on time.
Be ready to start the shift on time and follow break schedules.
Leave the work area clean and stow and protect tools and equipment safely.
Tour vessels and work sites and use required tools, equipment, and PPE safely.
Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.