A Class Pipe Welder (Submarines)

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

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, AL seeks a skilled pipe welder to join a team of welders and fitters, focusing on assembly and repair of marine vessels. You will read blueprints, interpret weld symbols, and perform tests to Austal procedures.

The role requires 1 year of B-class pipe welding experience or 2 years in a similar role, along with willingness to obtain A Class validation and 6GR qualifications for copper nickel, carbon steel and stainless steel, contributing to on-time vessel delivery.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum work experience as a B-class pipe welder at Austal or 2 years in similar role at a comparable employer.
• Ability to pass 'A Class' skills validation test for restricted open root welds.
• Ability to complete onboarding procedures to pass 6GR weld qualification test requirements for copper nickel, carbon steel and stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols.
• Pass Austal USA weld tests (6GR and TIG for aluminum pipe).
• Follow Austal housekeeping procedures and quality standards.
• Inspect work, identify issues, and initiate corrective actions.
• Contribute to team goals and support overtime as needed.

Skills

Reading weld drawings

Interpreting weld symbols

Welding procedures knowledge

Team collaboration

Following directions

Education

1 year minimum as B-class pipe welder or 2 years in similar role

Job description

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor - 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 and welders 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 e xperience in the trade and knowledge of ship terminology. 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. Also, must be willing to develop other team members' skill level.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• 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
• Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions.
• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department
• 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.
• 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
• Must be available to work overtime to support company needs

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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

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 carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations.

Liaises With

Supervisors

Foremen

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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.

Specific physical requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 pe