A Class Pipe Welder (Submarines)

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a skilled Pipe Welder to join a team of welders and fitters. You will read drawings, interpret weld symbols, and pass 6GR weld tests for copper nickel, carbon steel, and stainless steel to support shipbuilding projects.

The role requires practical experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work with limited supervision while helping to elevate team skills and hit daily production targets.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols.
• Demonstrate welding ability, including 6GR position tests.
• Onboard to pass 6GR weld qualification tests for copper nickel, carbon steel, and stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and weld symbols.
• Pass Austal USA weld tests and TIG tests for aluminum pipe.
• Maintain high quality and environmental standards and assist in team training.

Skills

Reading drawings

Welding

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Education

B-class pipe welder experience

Tools

Weld procedures 6GR

Austal TIG weld test Aluminum

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 have experience 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-toe 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.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 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. 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.