A Class Fitout Tradesman at Austal USA

Mobile, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

34.36

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Marine Experience, Cabinet Making, Carpentry, Industrial Insulation, HVAC, Mechanical Skills, Blueprint Reading, Construction Methods, Tools Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Physical Endurance, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Mathematics, Material Takeoffs, Equipment Installation

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Compensation up to $34.36/hr, DOE REPORTS TO: Fit Out Supervisor SUPERVISES: N/A AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all tasks and responsibilities associated with TA and B Class status Layout all joiner inclusive of bulkheads, doors, ceilings, shelving, furniture, consoles and all attachments from drawings with minimal supervision. Prefab bulkheads, doors, ceilings, shelving, furniture, consoles and all attachments from drawings with minimal supervision Install bulkheads, doors, ceilings, shelving, furniture, consoles and all attachments from drawings with minimal supervision Mark out, shoot pins, and insulate deck head, side shells, beams, and all duct with minimal supervision Measure, build, and install pads with minimal supervision Run and cut all fittings on various pipe coverings, and lag it out- with little or no seams showing Run metal and operate shear and break Read metric and standard tape measure Take drawing to job site with material and work with minimal supervision Measure duct /fittings and install same Mount and install equipment such as valves, air hangers Lay out hangers, penos, duct, etc Understand the principals of interior painting and be able to accomplish same Functional working knowledge of blueprints and construction information. QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: Three (3) progressive years marine experience or (5) years comparable trade experience in the construction industry. Working knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in cabinet making, carpentry, industrial insulation and HVAC. Basic mechanical skills and trades mathematics Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints TOOLS: Maintain knowledge of tools and proper handling and usage: Table saw Drill press Planer Radial arm saw Nail/ rivet gun Drills Reciprocating saw Laminate trimmer Grinder Jigsaw Disc sanders CNC Shear CNC Break Iron Worker Rivet gun Cordless drill Compass saw Banders DIRECTION EXERCISED: May direct the work of Trades Assistants and/or B Class employees DISCRETION EXERCISED: Interpret blueprints, perform material takeoffs LIASES WITH: Trade supervisors, trade personnel ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Candidates must be able to provide proof of US Person status. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Specific physical requirements include the following: Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. 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. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. 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. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. 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.) safely per OSHA standards. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. 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, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.

Responsibilities

The A Class Fitout Tradesman is responsible for performing tasks related to layout, prefab, and installation of various components from drawings with minimal supervision. This includes marking out, measuring, and installing equipment while ensuring compliance with safety standards.