The A Class Structural Welder is responsible for welding simple to complex components and/or structures while meeting all safety, quality, and schedule requirements. The welder must have a high level of pride in workmanship, ability to weld in uncomfortable positions, and demonstrate ability to weld fillets for material thicknesses 4mm- 25mm.
Requirements
- 1 year as a B-Class Welder at Austal producing advance fillet welds
- 2 years of GMAW MIG welding experience at a comparable employer
- Ability to pass A Class skills evaluation test
- Ability to successfully complete onboarding procedures
- Demonstrated ability to weld fillets for material thicknesses 4mm- 25mm
- Demonstrated ability to weld gusset toe and wraps with minimal blending required
- Demonstrated ability to weld frame wraps and terminations with minimal blending required
- Demonstrated ability to weld T-Bar wraps and terminations with minimal blending required
- Demonstrated ability to weld into corners / vertical intersections with minimal blending required
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and correct basic weld pick up, with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to terminate stich welds with minimal weld correction to address minor cosmetic or weld defects
- Ability to take direction and follow instructions
- Good mechanical aptitude with ability to produce consistent quality
- Ability to inspect and correct basic weld pick-up without supervision
- Good listening and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
- Excellent hand-eye coordination; good spatial orientation
- Ability to consistently meet production deadlines
- Ability to read and interpret and work from construction drawings, job specifications, instruction manuals, manufacturer’s handbooks, change orders and contract specifications
- Ability and willingness to work with and to teach less-skilled workers
- Ability to maintain and perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment
- Ability to wear required PPE