Austal USA

Austal USA

A Class Pipe Fitter

Mobile, AL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago
CommunicationOSHA

About the role

  • The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired.
  • LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. - Ability to write simple correspondence.

Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • 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, knowledge of ship terminology, ability to interpret engineering drawings.
  • Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision.
  • Must be willing to develop other team members skill levels.
  • Ability to Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools
  • 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
  • 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.

Skills

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.
  • 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.
  • Supervisors
  • Foremen
  • Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.

This listing is sourced directly from Austal USA's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.