PRODUCTION TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

To work within department to achieve minimum production time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment. SUMMARY To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following: Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision. Must be willing to develop other team member’s skill levels. Efficiently track all daily and weekly production progress for EVMS regulations. Update and compile all department metrics. Ensure the schedule is updated and turned in on time to department Leadership. Produce weekly metrics based on weekly production progress. Create Weekly CPI reports for Managers and Foremen. Analyze Winsite data to produce accurate VARS and evaluate EVMS metrics in relation to the CAM’s control accounts. Keep track of all Rework forms sent and all new charge numbers received. Research of all discrepancies in mischarges and Actuals with No Status received and be able to resolve them quickly and accurately. Daily administrative duties include printing off of work packs for Foremen as requested, retain all work packs closed and send to document control, Labor Cost Code Corrections forms and support Administrative Assistant as needed. Perform essential administrative duties as required. Provide motivation, maintain morale, minimize confrontation and encourage positive working relationships with all production and administrative personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 5 years related experience.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques desired.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Production Schedule systems.
Must be proficient in MS Word, Access and Excel.
Good organization skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and be self motivated
Process oriented, customer service driven, problem solver, self starter, team player who is energized in a changing, fast paced environment.
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
Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
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.
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Nice To Haves

College degree and ship building industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow directions and work with limited supervision.
Develop other team member’s skill levels.
Efficiently track all daily and weekly production progress for EVMS regulations.
Update and compile all department metrics.
Ensure the schedule is updated and turned in on time to department Leadership.
Produce weekly metrics based on weekly production progress.
Create Weekly CPI reports for Managers and Foremen.
Analyze Winsite data to produce accurate VARS and evaluate EVMS metrics in relation to the CAM’s control accounts.
Keep track of all Rework forms sent and all new charge numbers received.
Research of all discrepancies in mischarges and Actuals with No Status received and be able to resolve them quickly and accurately.
Daily administrative duties include printing off of work packs for Foremen as requested, retain all work packs closed and send to document control, Labor Cost Code Corrections forms and support Administrative Assistant as needed.
Perform essential administrative duties as required.
Provide motivation, maintain morale, minimize confrontation and encourage positive working relationships with all production and administrative personnel.