A-Class Structural Welder — Lead Shipyard Welder & Mentor

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, AL is seeking a skilled welder to join our shipbuilding team. You will perform single-pass and multi-pass fillets, operate MIG welding, and support other trades to meet production deadlines.

The job emphasizes safety, quality, and the ability to read construction drawings, pass weld tests, and work with minimal supervision. Overtime and shift flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• High level of pride in workmanship.
• Ability to weld in uncomfortable positions where applicable.
• Minimum of 1 year as a B-Class Welder at Austal producing advanced 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.

Responsibilities

• Single-pass and multi-pass fillets in all positions, for all joint and material thickness configurations.
• Multi-pass full penetration joint details, for all joint and material thickness configurations.
• May instruct and mentor less-skilled welders, as assigned.
• Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency and productive output.
• Maintains safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA standards and project specifications.

Job description

Austal USA in Mobile, AL is seeking a skilled welder to join our shipbuilding team. You will perform single-pass and multi-pass fillets, operate MIG welding, and support other trades to meet production deadlines.

The job emphasizes safety, quality, and the ability to read construction drawings, pass weld tests, and work with minimal supervision. Overtime and shift flexibility are required.