Intermediate Scaffolder

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intermediate Scaffolder is responsible for the proper erection, dismantling, modification, and staging of scaffolding in accordance with Austal, local, state, and federal guidelines, as well as manufacturer's specifications. This role involves determining labor and material resources, planning erection methods to ensure safety, and performing regular inspections and maintenance of scaffolding. The position requires preparing the erection area, potentially handling scaffolding materials, and installing safety features like ladders and walkways. The Intermediate Scaffolder must adhere to correct construction methods, meet quality and labor efficiency targets, and be willing to work in various weather conditions and environments, including traveling to different Austal USA locations. They are also expected to report any issues affecting performance and may be required to perform other duties as needed, including tasks outside the Scaffolding Department, while complying with company policies.

Requirements

1-3 years scaffolding experience at a comparable employer required.
Ability to be detailed orientated in order to spot dangerous conditions and optimum set up required.
Possess good math skills for calculating measurements to build scaffolding and to determine labor and material resources for a job and to plan the method of erection of the scaffolding required.
Ability to erect scaffolding and build structures from scratch with minimal instructions required.
18 years or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen)
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
High School Diploma/GED or comparable trade experience with comparable trade experience 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.
Hammer (Steel)
7/8’’ Wrench
8”- 10” Crescent Wrench
Torpedo Level
25’ Tape Measure
9 ½” Side Cut Pliers
Hand Saw

Nice To Haves

Scaffold Wrench (optional)

Responsibilities

Ensures the proper erection, dismantling, modification and staging of scaffolding in accordance with Austal, local, state and federal guidelines and in accordance to manufacturer’s specifications.
Determines labor and material resources for scaffolding job(s) and plans the method of erection of the scaffolding, ensuring safety of the scaffolding team and employees who use the scaffolding.
Performs inspections and maintenance of scaffolding prior to initial occupation for use, daily wear and activity inspections while erected, and to scaffolds after changes / alterations have been made, ensuring that installed scaffolding is constructed properly and meets OSHA guidelines.
Responsible for insuring area for scaffolding erection is clean and construction site prepped, including removing debris and dangerous materials.
May unload, move, set up and/or dismantle scaffolding material from/to truck, boat or other form of transportation.
May install ladders, walkways, safety netting and handrails at a designated site using a variety of power tools and lifts.
Ensures correct construction methods are adhered to and team targets of Quality and labor efficiency are meet.
Will work in all types of weather and different environments, including buildings, warehouses and/or ship ports, traveling to different locations of Austal USA.
Alerts Scaffolding Supervisor of issues which may affect performance or ability to full-fill requested tasks.
Perform other duties and tasks, when, and as required, which may also require multi-skilling including performing other tasks outside of Scaffolding Dept. as needed.
Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies