Fabrication Trades Assistant (Bishop SF Night Training)

Austal•Mobile, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Launch your career in the maritime industry with Austal USA's 10-week Shipfitter Training program, designed to equip you with the skills needed to support the construction of the nation's most advanced naval vessels. Through hands-on training and real-world application, you'll learn the essential shipfitting techniques used on cutting-edge ships that serve the United States Navy and Coast Guard. This program is more than just training - it's a gateway to a rewarding career where your craftsmanship directly contributes to strengthening America'a naval capabilities. Join us and be a part of a team shaping the future of maritime innovation.

Requirements

Minimum 6 months experience as a Trade Assistant at Austal or 1 year related experience in similar industry required
Pass approved B Class Fitter test
Must demonstrate an acceptable proficiency and competency to Austal Supervision for a B-Class Fitter position
Must be willing to work with and train lower-skilled workers.
Must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels
Knowledge of equipment, work processes and techniques used in measuring, and fitting of aluminum or 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
Candidates must have HS Diploma/GED or comparable trade experience.
Comparable trade experience is defined as five (5) or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, two (2) years of experience in shipbuilding, or education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship.
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA:
Must be 18 years of age or older at time of application.
Must be able to provide proof of US Person Status
Must be willing to submit to a drug screen
Must be willing to submit to a background check
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

Responsibilities

Understands directions and follows 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.
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.
Obtain GMAW ABS ‘B’ Class Weld Certification for aluminum or steel applications.
Perform 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.
Interprets job specifications and performs work on marine vessels.
Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations.
May be assigned to work any shift.
May be assigned tasks outside craft as required.
Must comply with the Company’s “Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be professional and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.