Assembly Welder, Production Welding

REPORTS TO : Site Services Supervisor
Fit and welds steel components for Site Services to support Production.
Fits and welds keel stands, cradles and other assemblies to support launch activities.
Performs basic carpentry work.
Maintains overall safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures carrying all tasks to the highest standards.
Maintains housekeeping, keeps worksite free of rubbish, keeps materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner.
Conserves waste of consumables and other material.
Assists/ works with Production and Site Services employees.
Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisor.
Supports all other Site Services activities as required including but not limited to moving equipment, moving material, moving furniture, cleaning the site, cleaning the vessel, lawn and landscaping services, etc.
Provide other assistance as directing during launching, mooring, loading and departure of vessels.
Complies with Austal's employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies
Five (5) years' experience fitting or welding steel
AWS Certified D1.Previous shipyard experience
Ability to measure using the Metric and English system
Experience with ship launching and blocking

18 years of age or older at time of application
~ Familiar with use and function of power, hand tools and welding machines
Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
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.
Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
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.) Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
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, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
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