A Class Structural Fitter

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Class Structural Fitter is responsible for performing shipfitting functions such as fit-up of structure, cutting, sniping, sanding, grinding, prepping, tacking, and the fit-up of plates with minimal supervision. This role requires technical proficiency in tasks, work processes, and equipment operation, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations. The fitter will also be responsible for the safe and effective use of craft-related tools and equipment, and may be required to train lower-skilled workers. The position may involve working any shift and performing additional tasks as needed. A strong commitment to professionalism and a harassment-free workplace is expected.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year as a B-Class Fitter at Austal or 2 years in a related industry required.
Pass approved A-Class Fitter Test.
Must demonstrate an acceptable proficiency and competency to Austal Supervision for an A-Class Fitters position.
Must demonstrate ability to interpret and work from construction drawings, job specifications, instruction manuals, manufacturer’s handbooks, change order, and contract specifications.
Thorough knowledge of equipment, work processes and techniques used in measuring, and fitting of aluminum/steel components, modules and vessels.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.
Knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout.
Knowledge of edge preparation and weld joint details.
Advanced working knowledge of engineering drawings and sketches.
Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.

Nice To Haves

Obtain GMAW ABS ‘B’ Class Weld Certification for steel or aluminum applications.

Responsibilities

Creates a working environment compliant with quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations and policies.
Performs safe and effective use of craft related tools and equipment, including but not limited to: millers, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws all, come along and chain falls etc.
Performs basic layout of plates, materials and weldments using basic engineering sketches, drawings, and diagrams with minimal supervision.
Performs shipfitting functions such as but not limited to fit up of structure, cutting, sniping, sanding, grinding, prepping, tacking and the fit up of plates with minimum supervision.
Performs fitting operations with limited supervision using standard shipfitting equipment to accomplish fabrication and ship repair duties.
Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations.
Willing to work with and train lower-skilled workers.
May be assigned to work any shift.
May be assigned additional tasks including outside the craft as required.
Complies with the Company’s “Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy”.
Rigs plates and equipment safely.
Understands directions and follow instructions.
Maintains cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites.
Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality.