Class Submarine Welder

REPORTS TO

Structural Supervisor

None, but may instruct less-skilled workers

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

Working in compliance with all safety, quality, environmental and health requirements, weld a variety of configurations including, but not limited to:

Single-pass and multi-pass fillets in all positions, for all joint and material thickness configurations

Multi-pass full penetration joint details, for all joint and material thickness configurations

May instruct and mentor less-skilled welders, as assigned

Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency and productive out put

Maintains safe work practices and adheres 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 stowed in an orderly manner

Capable of keeping waste of consumables and material to an absolute minimum

Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality

Assists Welders, Fitters, Apprentices, and Trades Assistants with daily tasks as directed

Assists or work 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

High School Diploma/GED OR two years of maritime experience

High level of pride in workmanship

Ability to weld in uncomfortable positions where applicable

Minimum of 1 year as a B-Class Welder at Austal producing advance fillet welds or 2 years of GMAW MIG welding experience at a comparable employer

Ability to pass A Class skills evaluation test to demonstrate welding ability for full penetration joint details

Ability to successfully complete onboarding procedures in preparation to pass AL CV weld qualification test requirements to meet contract requirements for A Class welding on the vessel

Demonstrated ability to weld fillets for material thicknesses 4mm- 25mm

Demonstrated ability to weld gusset toe and wraps with minimal blending required

Demonstrated ability to weld frame wraps and terminations with minimal blending required

Demonstrated ability to weld T-Bar wraps and terminations with minimal blending required

Demonstrated ability to weld into corners / vertical intersections with minimal blending required

Demonstrated ability to evaluate and correct basic weld pick up, with minimal supervision

Demonstrated ability to terminate stich welds with minimal weld correction to address minor cosmetic or weld defects

Demonstrated ability to weld continuously for 400mm

Demonstrated ability to back step and sequence weld based upon provided information and/or good welding practices

Demonstrated ability to weld multi-pass fillets with only cosmetic correction required

Ability to take direction and follow instructions

Good mechanical aptitude with ability to produce consistent quality

Ability to inspect and correct basic weld pick-up without supervision

Good listening and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills

Excellent hand-eye coordination; good spatial orientation

Ability to consistently meet production deadlines

Ability to read and interpret and work from construction drawings, job specifications, instruction manuals, manufacturer's handbooks, change orders and contract specifications to obtain weld sizing information and material edge preparation requirements

Ability and willingness to work with and to teach less-skilled workers

Ability to maintain and perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment

Ability to wear required PPET

Miller saws, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws-all, weld machine and applicable components etc.

None

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