Pipe Trades Assistant (Bishop State)

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

Launch your career in the maritime industry with Austal USA’s 16-week Pipe Fitter 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 essential pipe fitting 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’s naval capabilities. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future of maritime innovation.

Requirements

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide is required
Ability to measure using the Metric and English system is required
The ability to understand directions and follow instructions; both oral and written is required
Ability to learn on the job to progress skills, knowledge and understanding of craft is required
Ability to pass applicable skills or aptitude test is required
For fitter track; must pass aptitude test
Candidate must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines.
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

Applicable Trade Technical Diploma/Certificate or experience as a plumbing apprentice is preferred
Previous shipyard experience or experience in a similar industry working on pipe systems is preferred.
Veterans / Transitioning Service Members encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout preferred

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: millers, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws all, come along and chain falls etc.
Ability to insure quality of own work
Executes work in an efficient manner
Thinks critically and problems solve
Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA standards and project specifications
Receives and carries out verbal and written instructions
Works 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
Learns 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
Ability to learn the fundamentals of pipe fitting and welding concepts and practices in order to perform assigned task to satisfy budget and schedule requirements
Must obtain working knowledge of marine pipe components
Must obtain working knowledge of marine pipe systems
Performs pipe fitting functions such as but not limited to fit up of pipe; cutting, beveling, sanding, grinding, measuring, prepping, tacking, bolting and the installation of pipe spools using standard pipe fitting tools and equipment
Performs basic layouts of pipe attachments, materials and weldments using basic engineering sketches, drawings and diagrams
Identifies Pipe materials and parts including; pipe, filler metals, fittings, valves, flanges, bolts, etc.
Ability to understand work packages and learn each component
Performs basic math and geometric formulas to find dimensions, layout, or solve missing values
References Blue Book efficiently