Class Structural Welder - Mobile, AL

Job Description

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

REPORTS TO: Structural Supervisor

SCOPE: The general purpose of this position is to weld simple to complex components and/or structures while meeting all safety, quality and schedule requirements.

• Work in compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, and health requirements; weld a variety of configurations including single‑pass and multi‑pass fillets and multi‑pass full‑penetration joint details for all joint and material thickness configurations.
• May instruct and mentor less‑skilled welders as assigned.
• Work with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and productive output.
• Maintain safe work practices and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA standards and project specifications.
• Ability to work shifts or overtime as required; must be flexible.
• Maintain housekeeping, keep worksite free of rubbish, keep materials and equipment stored orderly.
• Capable of keeping waste of consumables and material to an absolute minimum.
• Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including signatures for work completion and quality.
• Assist welders, fitters, apprentices, and trades assistants with daily tasks as directed.
• Assist or work with other trades or Austal USA employees as directed; may be assigned tasks outside craft as required.
• Monitor working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Must comply with Austal USA’s "Equal Opportunity and Anti‑Harassment Policy" and Employee Handbook.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years related experience; college degree and ship building industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Production Schedule systems.
• Proficiency 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.
• Liaison with departmental administrative staff and project teams.

• 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.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

City:
Mobile
State:
Alabama
Job Code:
Welder Welder