Fitout Trades Assistant - SDCA

Austal•San Diego, CA

9d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

REPORTS TO: FitOut Supervisor SUPERVISES: N/A AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains overall safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures Can maintain Safe and effective uses of craft related tools and equipment, including but not limited to: Table saw, Drill press, Planer, Radial arm saw, Nail/ rivet gun, Drills, Reciprocating saw, Laminate trimmer, Grinder, Jigsaw, Disc sanders, CNC Shear, CNC Break, Iron Worker, Rivet gun, Cordless drill Compass saw, Banders, etc. Ability to ensure quality of own work Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA standards and project specifications Able to receive and carry out verbal and written instructions Ability to work as part of a team and within assigned roles Maintains housekeeping, keeps worksite free of rubbish, keeps materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner Conserves waste of consumables and other material Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality Able to learn on-the-job as an on-the-job trainee Assists or works 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” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be professional and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment Must comply with the Austal USA’s Employee Handbook Display a willingness to cross craft within Fitout Dept Joiner Performs marine carpentry functions such as but not limited to prefabbing accommodation cabins and various compartments under supervision Assist with the lay-out and installation of bulkheads, furniture, ceiling ramps and tiles in accordance with drawings under supervision. Assist with the installation of internal fitout doors including all locks and hold backs. Perform basic layout and installation of all types of external fitout items under supervision. Assist with the installation of ceiling grids in accordance with drawings Assist with the cutting and install of all types of extrusions , draft stops and smoke boundaries HVAC Performs Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning functions such as but not limited to the measuring, cutting and installation of duct work in accordance with drawings and under supervision Assist with the drilling of holes, bolting up hangers and duct Install dampers, valves, and diffuser with minimal supervision Insulator Perform basic mark outs, shoot pins, and insulate deck heads, side shells, beams, and all duct with minimal supervision Grind spots for shooting pins Assist with taping out insulation beams Assist with measuring, building and installing pads with minimal supervision Able to run and cut all fittings on various pipe coverings, and lag it out- with little or no seams showing under supervision Painter Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines. Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats. Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting. Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

Requirements

Diploma/GED or comparable trade experience; comparable trade experience is defined as 5 or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, 2 years of experience in shipbuilding, or education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship
Applicable Trade Technical Diploma, Certificate or equivalent preferred
Basic understanding of practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in cabinet making, carpentry, industrial insulation and HVAC preferred
Basic mechanical skills and trades mathematics
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide
Ability to measure using the Metric and English system
Knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout preferred.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
The ability to understand directions and follow instructions; both oral and written
Working knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the insulation process
Working knowledge of marine joiner and HVAC activities a plus
Basic skills in shop mathematics and science
Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints
Maintain knowledge of tools and proper handling and usage.
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

Maintains overall safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures
Can maintain Safe and effective uses of craft related tools and equipment
Ability to ensure quality of own work
Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA standards and project specifications
Able to receive and carry out verbal and written instructions
Ability to work as part of a team and within assigned roles
Maintains housekeeping, keeps worksite free of rubbish, keeps materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner
Conserves waste of consumables and other material
Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality
Able to learn on-the-job as an on-the-job trainee
Assists or works 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” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be professional and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment
Must comply with the Austal USA’s Employee Handbook
Display a willingness to cross craft within Fitout Dept
Performs marine carpentry functions such as but not limited to prefabbing accommodation cabins and various compartments under supervision
Assist with the lay-out and installation of bulkheads, furniture, ceiling ramps and tiles in accordance with drawings under supervision.
Assist with the installation of internal fitout doors including all locks and hold backs.
Perform basic layout and installation of all types of external fitout items under supervision.
Assist with the installation of ceiling grids in accordance with drawings
Assist with the cutting and install of all types of extrusions , draft stops and smoke boundaries
Performs Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning functions such as but not limited to the measuring, cutting and installation of duct work in accordance with drawings and under supervision
Assist with the drilling of holes, bolting up hangers and duct
Install dampers, valves, and diffuser with minimal supervision
Perform basic mark outs, shoot pins, and insulate deck heads, side shells, beams, and all duct with minimal supervision
Grind spots for shooting pins
Assist with taping out insulation beams
Assist with measuring, building and installing pads with minimal supervision
Able to run and cut all fittings on various pipe coverings, and lag it out- with little or no seams showing under supervision
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.