Quality Trades Support I

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Assists Quality and / or Accuracy Control Inspectors with daily tasks as directed. Performs basic measuring tasks, material preparation and clean up. Performs basic in-process product assessments during vessel construction, including documenting surface defects requiring correction or providing dimensional assessment. Performs basic auditing for Quality and Accuracy related processes. Performs basic administrative and document related tasks. Performs other tasks as assigned. Must be willing to work any shift. Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Good organizational skills required.
• Proven ability to read, write and comprehend correspondence and follow instructions in written, oral and diagram format required.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Proven ability to perform simple math calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and measuring using the metric system required.
• Good mechanical aptitude required.
• Possess the willingness and ability to increase his/her understanding of the applicable standards and requirements for the job required.
• 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
• 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.
• Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
• Must be able 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists Quality and / or Accuracy Control Inspectors with daily tasks as directed.
• Performs basic measuring tasks, material preparation and clean up.
• Performs basic in-process product assessments during vessel construction, including documenting surface defects requiring correction or providing dimensional assessment.
• Performs basic auditing for Quality and Accuracy related processes.
• Performs basic administrative and document related tasks.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees