Care and Protection Team Member

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

REPORTS TO:

Care and Protection Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

Care and Protection (C&P) Team Member for Naval/Commercial Ships under construction at Austal USA. Performs C&P activities including but not limited to making physical rounds of the ship(s), modules, and warehouses. Constructing and/or modifying covers, applying protective coverings, installing pipe / flange covers, etc. Relies on established procedures, instructions and guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Team Member may also be required to assist with preventative maintenance of equipment under instruction.

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High School/GED

• Must be able to read and understand manufacturers’ tech manuals in the event special care of equipment is required.
• Ability to understand and work independently to complete work orders required.
• General understanding of basic carpentry and hand tool operation and safety required.
• Ability to follow the direction given to ensure the safety and protection of expensive equipment and machinery required.
• An understanding of commonly-used shipboard concepts, practices, and procedures is desired.
• Prior Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Mariner experience desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with / interface with others.

TOOLS:
Various hand including power circular saw and drill.

• 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 ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

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.

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. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs 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 ramps).

Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.

Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety…