A Class Structural Welder (Submarine)

A Class Structural Welder (Submarine) at Austal USA in Mobile, AL. The position requires welding simple to complex components and structures, meeting safety, quality, and schedule requirements. The welder must have a high level of pride in workmanship, ability to weld in uncomfortable positions, and pass A Class skills evaluation test to demonstrate welding ability.

Requirements

• 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 advance 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
• Ability to successfully complete onboarding procedures in preparation to pass AL CV weld qualification test requirements to meet contract requirements for A Class welding on the vessel
• 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 to obtain weld sizing information and material edge preparation requirements
• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance