B Class Pipe Welder

Compensation:
Up to $35.85/hr DOE

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor –“B” Class Pipe Welder reports to and takes direction from a Pipe Supervisor on a daily basis

Overall purpose of job:
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.

SUMMARYTo 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.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
· 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 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· 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
· LANGUAGE SKILLS
· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
· Ability to write simple correspondence.

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

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

Liaises With
· Supervisors· Foremen PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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.

Specific physical requirements include but are not limited to the following:

Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.

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