A Class Structural Welder - SDCA

Austal USA•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves welding aluminum and/or steel configurations in compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and health requirements. The welder will perform various types of welds, including single-pass and multi-pass fillets in all positions, and multi-pass full penetration joint details. The position may also involve instructing and mentoring less-skilled welders, working with urgency and efficiency, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The welder is accountable for completing daily assignments, assisting other trades, and monitoring the work environment for compliance with regulations. Adherence to company policies, including the Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy and the Employee Handbook, is mandatory.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year as a B-Class Welder at Austal producing advance fillet welds or 2 years of GMAW MIG aluminum welding and/or 2 years FCAW/GMAW steel welding experience at a comparable employer
Completion of an Austal USA approved additional, or accelerated Structural Welding training course may also count towards additional required experience
Ability to pass A Class skills evaluation test to demonstrate welding ability for full penetration joint details along with arc gouging and back gouging of steel welds through mechanical, flame, and ARC gouging processes.
Ability to successfully complete onboarding procedures in preparation to pass AL CV weld qualification test requirements to meet contract requirements for A Class welding on the vessel, or Steel GMAW, FCAW-G, SMAW, or SMAW Groove weld qualification test requirements, to meet contract requirements for A Class Steel welding.
High level of pride in workmanship
Ability to weld in uncomfortable positions where applicable
Adhere to proper contract prepping, (Including paint removal in way of any weld).
Demonstrated ability to weld fillets for material thicknesses 4mm- 25mm
Demonstrated ability to weld gusset toe and wraps with minimal blending required.
Demonstrated ability to weld frame wraps and terminations with minimal blending required.
Demonstrated ability to weld T-Bar wraps and terminations with minimal blending required.
Demonstrated ability to weld into corners / vertical intersections with minimal blending required
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and correct basic weld pick up, with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to terminate stich welds with minimal weld correction to address minor cosmetic or weld defects
Demonstrated ability to weld continuously for 400mm
Demonstrated ability to back step and sequence weld based upon provided information and/or good welding practices
Demonstrated ability to weld multi-pass fillets with only cosmetic correction required
Monitor steel preheat, inner pass temps, heat input, and ensure that all are within the parameters of the applicable steel welding procedure.
Monitor steel heat distortion and apply appropriate changes to counteract.
Ability to take direction and follow instructions
Good mechanical aptitude with ability to produce consistent quality
Ability to inspect and correct basic weld pick-up without supervision
Good listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
Excellent hand-eye coordination; good spatial orientation
Ability to consistently meet production deadlines
Ability to read and interpret and work from construction drawings, job specifications, instruction manuals, manufacturer’s handbooks, change orders and contract specifications to obtain weld sizing information and material edge preparation requirements
Ability and willingness to work with and to teach less-skilled workers
Ability to maintain and perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment
Ability to wear required PPE
Ability to work any shift or overtime as required by management, schedule must be flexible
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application, 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.

Responsibilities

Working in compliance with all safety, quality, environmental and health requirements, weld a variety of aluminum and/or steel configurations including, but not limited to: Single-pass and multi-pass fillets in all positions, for all joint and material thickness configurations, Multi-pass full penetration joint details, for all joint and material thickness configurations
May instruct and mentor less-skilled welders, as assigned
Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency and productive out put
Maintains safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures
Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA standards and project specifications
Ability to work shifts or overtime as required, must be flexible
Maintain housekeeping, keep worksite free of rubbish, keep materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner
Capable of keeping waste of consumables and material to an absolute minimum
Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality
Assists Welders, Fitters, Apprentices, and Trades Assistants with daily tasks as directed
Assists or work with other trades or Austal USA employees as directed (May be assigned tasks outside craft as required)
Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisor
Must comply with the Austal USA’s “Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy"
Must comply with the Austal USA’s Employee Handbook