B Class Structural Welder - SDCA

Austal USA•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing structural welding tasks according to specific standards. The role involves understanding directions, completing daily work assignments, maintaining a clean work environment, and preparing joints for inspection. The welder will also monitor the work environment for safety and compliance, and may be required to train lower-skilled workers. Flexibility in shifts and willingness to perform tasks outside of the core craft are expected. The company emphasizes a professional and harassment-free workplace.

Requirements

Minimum 6 months experience as a Trades Assistant at Austal or 1 year related experience in a similar industry, or graduate of a relevant/associated training course.
Completion of an Austal USA approved additional or accelerated Structural Welding training course may count towards additional required experience.
Must pass the GMAW Aluminum ‘B’ Class and/or an FCAW Steel ‘B’ Weld Certification and approved B Class pre-employment mock weld test.
Perform approved WPQT’s under limited supervision.
Able to perform grinding, arc gouging, and back gouging of steel welds through mechanical, flame, and ARC gouging processes.
Able to perform joint preparation for NDE and all other visual inspection processes.
Able to demonstrate the safe and effective use of craft-related tools and equipment (milling discs, cutting torches, arc gougers, plate magnets, general fitting aids, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws all, come along, and chain falls).
Ability to understand directions and follow instructions.
Must demonstrate acceptable proficiency and competency to Austal Supervision for a B Class Welder position.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations.
Two years of maritime experience.
Ability to work any shift or overtime as required by management; schedule must be flexible.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
Willing to submit to a drug screen.
Willing to submit to a background check.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a relevant / associated training course.

Responsibilities

Understand directions and follow instructions.
Complete daily work assignments, including work completion and quality sign-offs.
Maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites.
Perform grinding and joint preparation that meet criteria for NDE and all visual inspection processes.
Monitor working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations.
Train lower-skilled workers.
Work any shift as assigned.
Perform tasks outside of the craft as required.
Comply with the Company’s “Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy”.