Austal USA

B Class Structural Fitter

Mobile, AL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 17 hours ago

OSHA

About the role

Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.

Maintains cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites.
Performs basic layout of plates, materials and weldments using basic engineering sketches, drawings, and diagrams with minimal supervision.
Performs shipfitting functions such as but not limited to fit up of structure, cutting, sniping, sanding, grinding, prepping, tacking and arc gouging the fit up of plates along with arc gouging and back gouging of steel welds through mechanical flame, and ARC gouging procedures with minimum supervision.
Performs fitting operations with limited supervision using standard shipfitting equipment to accomplish fabrication and ship repair duties.
Perform safe and effective use of craft related tools and equipment, including but not limited to: milling discs, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws all, cutting torches, arc gougers, plate magnets, general fitting aids, come along and chain falls etc.
Interprets job specifications and performs work on marine vessels.

Minimum 6 months' experience as a Trade Assistant at Austal or 1 year related experience in similar industry required
Must demonstrate an acceptable proficiency and competency to Austal Supervision for a B-Class Fitter position
Must be willing to work with and train lower-skilled workers.
Knowledge of equipment, work processes and techniques used in measuring, and fitting of aluminum and/or steel components, modules and vessels.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.
Knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout
May be assigned tasks outside craft as required.
Pass approved B Class Fitter test for Aluminum and/or Steel
Must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels
Ability to work any shift or overtime as required by management, schedule must be flexible.
Comparable trade experience is defined as five (5) or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, two (2) years of experience in shipbuilding, or education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship.
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with

As directed by supervisor
DIRECTION EXERCISED: N/A
DISCRETION EXERCISED: N/A
LIASES WITH: Production Department Supervisors, Foremen and Managers, Health, Safety and Environmental
Candidates must have HS Diploma/GED or comparable trade experience.
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

Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations.
shift or overtime as required by management, schedule must be flexible.

Must comply with the Company's "Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy" which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be professional and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.

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