1 year minimum work experience as a B-class pipe welder at Austal or 2 years experience in similar role at comparative employer.
Ability to pass "A Class" skills validation test to demonstrate welding ability for restricted open root welds
Ability to successfully complete onboarding procedures in preparation to pass 6GR weld qualification test requirements for copper nickel, carbon steel and stainless steel to meet contract requirements for A Class welding on the vessel
Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols.
Pass weld test for all Austal USA weld procedures in the 6GR position
Pass Austal USA TIG weld test procedure for aluminum pipe
Work to Austal housekeeping procedure
Must have full set of personal tools
Must be available to work overtime to support company needs
Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision.
The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow directions.
The individual must possess experience in the trade and knowledge of ship terminology.
The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels.
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.
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
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 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 glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
Ability to enter 18" x 36" openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time within OSHA guidelines.
Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.