A Class Structural Welder job at Austal. Selma, AL. REPORTS TO: Structural Supervisor SUPERVISES: None, but may instruct less-skilled workers PURPOSE & SCOPE: The general purpose of this position is to weld simple to complex components and/or structures while meeting all safety, quality and schedule requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES / AUTHORITIES: • Working in compliance with all safety, quality, environmental and health requirements, weld a variety of configurations including, but not limited to: • Single-pass and multi-pass fillets in all positions, for all joint and material thickness configurations • Multi-pass full penetration joint details, for all joint and material thickness configurations • May instruct and mentor less-skilled welders, as assigned • Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency and productive out put • Maintains safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures • Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal USA standards and project specifications • Ability to work shifts or overtime as required, must be flexible • Maintain housekeeping, keep worksite free of rubbish, keep materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner • Capable of keeping waste of consumables and material to an absolute minimum • Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and signatures for work completion and quality • Assists Welders, Fitters, Apprentices, and Trades Assistants with daily tasks as directed • Assists or work with other trades or Austal USA employees as directed (May be assigned tasks outside craft as required) • Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisor • Must comply with the Austal USA's Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be professional and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment • Must comply with the Austal USA's Employee Handbook QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: • High School Diploma/GED OR two years of maritime experience. • 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. • 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 • Demonstrated ability to weld continuously for 400mm • Demonstrated ability to back step and sequence weld based upon provided information and/or good welding practices • Demonstrated ability to weld multi-pass fillets with only cosmetic correction required • 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 TOOLS: Miller saws, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws-all, weld machine and applicable components etc. DIRECTION EXERCISED: None LIAISES WITH: Supervisor, step-up supervisor, foreman and other tradesmen ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: • Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. 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 shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 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.
See More Details >>Job Description We are looking for an experienced CODE or CODED WELDER. A code welder is a skilled professional who performs welding operations and joins metal parts using various welding techniques and equipment. You will be responsible for cutting, fitting and welding metal materials according to company standards. Duties include- • Perform welding tasks on various metal components according to welding codes and blueprints (e.g., AWS, ASME, or other industry-specific standards). • Ensures that all equipment is maintained and in good working order. • Efficiently and accurately operates welding equipment and related tools necessary for manufacturing and production. • Required to read prints and drawings accurately and follow all work instructions. • Examines work pieces for defects and measure work piece with straightedge or template to ensure conformance with specifications. • Dismantles metal assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment. • Connects hoses from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture. • Climbs ladders or works on scaffolds. • Reports any discrepancies and safety related issues to the shop foreman. • Performs any task, assignment, or project assigned by shop foreman with expeditiousness and accuracy to accommodate production flow. • Must inspect and repair all defects and discontinuities before a Quality Control Inspector is called. • Make repairs • Operates forklift, man lift, and scissor lift. • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), welding helmets, gloves, and safety gear. • Assists in training new welders and provides guidance on welding procedures and techniques as needed. Requirements • Ability to read and interpret blueprints • Adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a safe work environment • Attention to detail • Competence in visual inspection techniques • Effective communication skills • Familiarity with relevant welding codes and standards • Good hand-eye coordination • Proficiency in various welding processes • Strong problem-solving skills • Understand the properties of different metals and alloys • Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination • May involve lifting and carrying heavy objects • Need physical stamina and endurance • Require kneeling, bending, reaching, or crouching • Typically requires standing for extended periods • Wear welding helmets with appropriate shade filters (PPE) • Work often involves repetitive motions Work Environment Requirements- • Exposure to noise and fumes • May be required to work on different shifts • May require travel to different job sites or locations • May require working in confined spaces • May work both indoors and outdoors • Must adhere to safety protocols and guidelines • Often work in high-temperature environments • Overtime work may be common
See More Details >>About Austin IndustrialAustin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.Welder - CombinationThis person must be able to join metal parts, such as pipe or metal plates as specified by layout, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures or oral instructions through the application of heat or electric arc-welding equipment. Other duties may be assigned.Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Uses spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment to weld or tack weld pieces together.Unites pipes from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas and turns valves to release mixture.Reaching expected temperature, size, and color of flame by burning torch and adjusting flow of gas and air.Preheats work pieces for the preparation of welding or curving, using torch.Fills holes or corrects mistakes in lead pieces and makes bulges thin and curves in metal work pieces.Checks the weakness of work pieces and measures work pieces with straightedge or template to ensure the piece meets specifications.Climbs up ladders or works on scaffolds to take apart textures.Gives signal to crane operator to lift large work pieces.Uses thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment to dismount metal assemblies or cut scrap metal.Uses hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools to place and protect work pieces.In order to protect the torch chooses place of weld based on type, thickness, area, and expected temperature of metal.Instructs and brings flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, curve, dissolve, or develop metal.Joins pieces together, covers up taut points, and adds metal to develop parts.Other duties as assigned.Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Qualifications Required for this Position:Education: - no minimum education requirements.Certifications/ Licenses: Weld Test, TWIC and DLExperience: - 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish.No Third-Party Inquiries PleaseThis Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Accessibility NoteIf you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Teamat (877) 831-1217. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Selma, AL, often begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both practical skills and industry certifications. According to the American Welding Society, there is a significant demand for welders, with approximately 320,500 new positions needed by 2029. In Selma, AL, welders can earn an average wage of $1,537 per week, with opportunities for overtime boosting earnings. Training programs, community colleges, and welding schools offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a stable career with the potential to earn over $80,000 annually for experienced welders.
