Minimum of 1 year as a B-Class Welder at Austal producing advance fillet welds or 2 years of GMAW MIG aluminum welding and/or 2 years FCAW/GMAW steel welding experience at a comparable employer
Completion of an Austal USA approved additional, or accelerated Structural Welding training course may also count towards additional required experience
Ability to pass A Class skills evaluation test to demonstrate welding ability for full penetration joint details along with arc gouging and back gouging of steel welds through mechanical, flame, and ARC gouging processes.
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, or Steel GMAW, FCAW-G, SMAW, or SMAW Groove weld qualification test requirements, to meet contract requirements for A Class Steel welding.
Ability to weld in uncomfortable positions where applicable
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 inspect and correct basic weld pick-up without supervision
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 to maintain and perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment
Ability to wear required PPE
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
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
Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
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 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.
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.