Welder Fitter Vessel Support

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves fitting and welding steel components to support Production and Site Services. The position is responsible for maintaining jigs and fixtures, fitting and welding assemblies for launch activities, and performing basic carpentry. The Welder Fitter will also be responsible for leveling and blocking jigs, ensuring safe work practices, adhering to quality and safety standards, maintaining housekeeping, and conserving waste. The role requires accountability for daily assignments, assisting other employees, monitoring the working environment for compliance with regulations, and supporting various Site Services activities as needed, including moving equipment and materials, cleaning, landscaping, and assisting with vessel launching, mooring, loading, and departure. The position also includes performing other duties as assigned and complying with company guidelines.

Requirements

Five (5) years’ experience fitting or welding steel
AWS Certified D1.1
Previous shipyard experience
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide
Ability to measure using the Metric and English system
Able to receive and carry out verbal and written instructions
Ability to work as part of a team and within assigned roles
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
Familiar with use and function of power, hand tools and welding machines

Nice To Haves

Experience with ship launching and blocking

Responsibilities

Fit and weld steel components for Site Services to support Production.
Maintain jigs and other fixtures onsite.
Fit and weld keel stands, cradles and other assemblies to support launch activities.
Perform basic carpentry work.
Level and block jigs to support construction of the vessel.
Maintain overall safe work practices and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA or industry standards and specifications.
Maintain housekeeping, keep worksite free of rubbish, and keep materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner.
Conserve waste of consumables and other material.
Be accountable for completion of daily work assignments.
Assist/work with Production and Site Services employees.
Monitor working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisor.
Support all other Site Services activities as required including but not limited to moving equipment, moving material, moving furniture, cleaning the site, cleaning the vessel, lawn and landscaping services, etc.
Provide other assistance as directed during launching, mooring, loading and departure of vessels.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Comply with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.