A Class Pipe Fitter EB (Contractor)

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA is seeking a skilled A-class pipe fitter to work within a team on marine vessel projects in Mobile, Alabama. The role requires reading drawings, cutting and fitting pipe, and maintaining systems to high safety and quality standards.

The candidate should have 1 year minimum experience as an Austal B-class pipe fitter or 2 years in a similar role, and must pass the required A-class tests with high scores. OSHA safety rules apply, and a full set of personal tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as a B-class pipe fitter at Austal or 2 years in a similar role at another employer.
• Pass the “A” Class pipe fitters tests with written minimum 70% and practical minimum 90%.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.
• Demonstrate good reasoning and problem-solving abilities in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements.
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines.
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools.
• Test system for leaks using testing equipment.
• Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system.
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system using hand and power tools.
• Install pipe systems on board vessels in a safe and productive manner.
• Follow OSHA requirements and safety guidelines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipe fitting

Mechanical aptitude

Interpret engineering drawings

Teamwork

Job description

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor –“A” Class Pipe Fitter 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 to achieve maximum production in minimum time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment.

SUMMARY

To 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 possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, ability to interpret engineering drawings. 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. Must be willing to develop other team members skill levels.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
• Ability to Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools
• Test system for leaks using testing equipment
• Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system using hand and power tools
• Ability to install pipe systems on board vessels in a safe and productive manner
• Ability to safely rig equipment following all OSHA requirements
• Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions
• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department
• Ensure correct work procedures adhered to
• 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
• Prepared to Step up as supervisor when required
• 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 as a B-class pipe fitter at Austal or 2 years experience in a similar role at comparative employer. Pass the “A” Class pipe fitters tests; written with a minimum score of 70% and practical with a minimum score of 90%.

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 apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

• US Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization is required
• Must be Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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
• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. PPE available and MUST be used correctly.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COMMITMENT

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.