Fabrication Apprentice

Austal•Mobile, AL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Required to successfully complete the US Department of Labor curriculum consisting of 576+ academic hours and 8000 hours of on–the-job learning (OJL). Must maintain an academic average with a minimum score of 70% and maintain a minimum performance assessment of ‘meets standards’. Must perform corresponding job duties and responsibilities to the applicable trade positions over the course of the four year apprenticeship Trades Assistant B Class A Class Assists or works with other trades or Austal USA employees as directed (May be assigned tasks outside craft as required) Commit to learning all aspects of the Fabrication trade: Learn the different type of measurements in standard and metric increments. Learn the how to read, interpret, decipher and navigate different ship drawings and blueprints. Learn layout methods for different parts of the ship and methods of manufacturing them. Learning the proper use of variety of tools and machinery for cutting, burning, bending, etc. Welding of aluminum and/or steel. Identification and the proper use different fitting aids. Practice safe working habits when using power tools and machinery Miscellaneous tasks as directed by supervisor or instructor

Requirements

Possess the academic ability to succeed in the program
Demonstrate the motivation to continuously improve their knowledge/skills
Have the integrity to complete all assigned academic work independently
Demonstrate a high degree of reliability, both in task accomplishment and time keeping
Ability to measure using Metric and English system
Demonstrate applied math skills equivalent ACT WorkKeys Level 3
Must have successfully completed a related technical training program or have the equivalent craft work experience
Must be able and willing to learn and retain information on company and trade procedures, materials, applicable tool usage, safety items, and equipment for the applicable trade of interest
Must maintain a positive attitude during all aspects of training
Must exhibit a genuine interest in acquiring applicable information in course content, safety items, company policies, on-the job learning and leadership training
Must adhere to Code of Conduct with respect to professionalism and ethics
Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites
Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel
Perform prolonged standing
Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis
Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis
Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis
Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis
Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps)
Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts
Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead)
Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment
Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles
Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment
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
Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures
Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time
Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands
Able to utilize adequate visual skills
Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down
Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers
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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout preferred.
Graduates from Austal specific training programs are preferred

Responsibilities

Successfully complete the US Department of Labor curriculum consisting of 576+ academic hours and 8000 hours of on–the-job learning (OJL)
Maintain an academic average with a minimum score of 70%
Maintain a minimum performance assessment of ‘meets standards’
Perform corresponding job duties and responsibilities to the applicable trade positions over the course of the four year apprenticeship Trades Assistant B Class A Class
Assist or work with other trades or Austal USA employees as directed (May be assigned tasks outside craft as required)
Commit to learning all aspects of the Fabrication trade
Learn the different type of measurements in standard and metric increments
Learn the how to read, interpret, decipher and navigate different ship drawings and blueprints
Learn layout methods for different parts of the ship and methods of manufacturing them
Learn the proper use of variety of tools and machinery for cutting, burning, bending, etc
Welding of aluminum and/or steel
Identification and the proper use different fitting aids
Practice safe working habits when using power tools and machinery
Miscellaneous tasks as directed by supervisor or instructor