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A Class Structural Welder

Austal USA

Mobile, AL 36695

~ 24 min Onsite

A Class Welder
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 PPE
Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites
Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing
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'
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
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