B Class Pipe Welder Final Assembly

REPORTS TO:

"B" Class Pipe Welder reports to and takes direction from a Pipe Supervisor on a daily basis

To work within a team of Pipe Fitters and welders to achieve maximum production in minimum time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment.

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. The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow directions. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels.

Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision. Also, must be willing to develop other team members' skill level.

• Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols.
• Pass Austal USA TIG weld test procedures in 6G position
• Pass Austal USA TIG weld test procedure for aluminum pipe
• Ability to work to Austal Tig Welding standards
• Work to Austal housekeeping procedure
• Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions.
• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department
• Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor.
• Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team.
• Help build the team environment.
• Build pride of workmanship and quality through on job training.
• Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements.
• Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc.
• Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance.
• Must have full set of personal tools
• Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time.
• Always be ready to start shift on time
• Follow Austal guidelines and procedures
• Do not leave job early or return late from break times
• Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage

1 year minimum work experience at Austal or 2 years experience in similar role at comparative employer. Completion of an Austal approved Advanced Pipe Welder or comparable technical education is acceptable in lieu of experience Pass the "B" Class pipe welder tests: with 6G certifications for copper nickel and stainless steel

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations.

Supervisors, Foremen

• 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.
• Specific physical requirements include but are not limited to the following:
  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. Lift/push/pull 50lbs 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…