Care and Protection Team Member

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care and Protection Team Member performs care and protection activities for naval and commercial ships under construction at Austal USA. Duties include conducting physical rounds of ships, modules, and warehouses; constructing or modifying covers; applying protective coverings; and installing pipe and flange covers. The role follows established procedures, instructions, and guidelines and may include assisting with equipment preventative maintenance under instruction.

The position requires working independently to complete work orders, following direction to protect equipment and machinery, and working effectively with others. The work involves frequent physical activity, use of hand and power tools, shipyard and outdoor conditions, confined spaces, and work at heights. The employee must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and understand manufacturers’ technical manuals when special care of equipment is required.
• Ability to understand and work independently to complete work orders.
• General understanding of basic carpentry and hand tool operation and safety.
• Ability to follow direction to ensure the safety and protection of expensive equipment and machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with and interface with others.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Must be able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• Must have no felony convictions for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from the disposition date, and no felony convictions for drug crimes within three years from the disposition date.
• Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance if necessary for the scope of position responsibilities.
• Must be able to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting/pushing/pulling weights, climbing and working at heights, working in confined spaces, and using required tools and personal protective equipment safely.
• Must be able to tolerate the work environment conditions described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of commonly used shipboard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Prior Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Mariner experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical rounds of ships, modules, and warehouses.
• Construct and/or modify covers and apply protective coverings.
• Install pipe and flange covers.
• Follow established procedures, instructions, and guidelines to perform job functions.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of equipment when instructed.
• Complete work orders independently and follow direction to protect equipment and machinery.
• Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed