B Class Structural Welder EB
AustalMobile, Alabama, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Austal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the worldâs most advanced commercial and defence vessels. Austal successfully balances commercial and defence projects and celebrated 35 years of success in 2023. As of FY2023, Austal has been contracted to design and construct 356 commercial and defence vessels for more than 121 operators in 59 countries worldwide. Austal is Australiaâs largest defence exporter and first ASX-listed shipbuilder. Austal has industry leading shipyards in Australia, the United States of America, The Philippines, Vietnam and service centres worldwide. Austal delivers iconic monohull, catamaran and trimaran commercial vessel platforms â including the worldâs largest trimaran ferry and multiple defence programs such as the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) for the United States Navy. Austal has grown to become the worldâs largest aluminium shipbuilder.
Job Description
Perform daily work assignments, including completion and signatures for work completion and quality. Maintain cleanliness and organization on assigned job sites. Perform grinding and joint preparation that meet the criteria for NDE and all visual inspection processes. Monitor working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations. Train lower-skilled workers and perform outside tasks as required.
Requirements
- Completion of an Austal approved AIDT training course may be accepted in lieu above listed experience or may be required
- Must pass the GMAW Aluminum âBâ Class and/or an FCAW Steel âBâ Weld Certification and approved B Class pre-employment mock weld test
- Two years of maritime experience
- 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
