A Class Pipe Welder

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

To work within a team of Pipe Fitters and welders to achieve maximum production in minimum time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired. The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade and knowledge of ship terminology. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels. Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision. Also, must be willing to develop other team members’ skill level.

Requirements

1 year minimum work experience as a B-class pipe welder at Austal or 2 years experience in similar role at comparative employer.
Ability to pass “A Class” skills validation test to demonstrate welding ability for restricted open root welds
Ability to successfully complete onboarding procedures in preparation to pass 6GR weld qualification test requirements for copper nickel, carbon steel and stainless steel to meet contract requirements for A Class welding on the vessel
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 carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations.
Must have full set of personal tools

Nice To Haves

working knowledge of procedures
strong mechanical aptitude
ability to follow directions
experience in the trade
knowledge of ship terminology
demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels
work with limited supervision
willing to develop other team members’ skill level

Responsibilities

Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols.
Pass weld test for all Austal USA weld procedures in the 6GR position
Pass Austal USA TIG weld test procedure for aluminum pipe
Work to Austal housekeeping procedure
Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions.
Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department
Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor.
Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team.
Help build the team environment.
Build pride of workmanship and quality through on job training.
Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements.
Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc.
Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance.
Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time.
Always be ready to start shift on time
Follow Austal guidelines and procedures
Do not leave job early or return late from break times
Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage
Must be available to work overtime to support company needs