REPORTS TO: Sr Weld Process Engineer Additive Manufacturing - AAT

SUPERVISES: N/A

Austal USA Advanced Technologies (AT) is a division of Austal USA, a global defense prime contractor and a designer and manufacturer of defense and commercial ships.

Austal USA AT works at the forefront to invent, mature, and implement advanced maritime technologies which enhance operational capacities and improve readiness of our defense systems. Austal USA AT operates a technology hub in Charlottesville VA which works to bring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to scale and also oversees operation of the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM COE) located in Danville, VA. The mission of the AM COE is to operationalize additive manufacturing in the submarine industrial base and provide emergent request support to sustain our Nation’s fleet.

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports additive manufacturing (AM) productively and safely to support AM COE.
• Operate robotic and automated welding equipment productively and safely to support Production.
• Develops Robotic Welding programs as directed.
• Recommending robotic programming paths.
• Develops robot programming paths, welding techniques and qualifies procedures for specific applications and implements based upon concurrence with Supervisor/Manager.
• Develops lean manufacturing processes and push for continuous process improvement.
• Ensures that all equipment and tools are operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Validates correct consumables are being used in accordance with the weld procedure.
• Visually inspect welds, mark defects, and recommends/perform repairs.
• Responsible for first time quality.
• Loading/unloading welding cells with parts according to production schedules.
• Responsible for welding cell upkeep and all preventative maintenance activities, ensuring they are properly conducted and on schedule.
• Ability to perform basic systems troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and relay the findings to supervisor/manager.
• Developing standard operating procedures for welding operations.
• Monitor and validate lessons learned processes and initiatives to maintain and promote continuous improvement.
• Develops lean manufacturing processes and push for continuous process improvement.
• Adhere to all site and company rules, regulations, PPE requirements, etc.
• Other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree in Welding or Manufacturing with 2 years of robotic or automatic weld operating experience required, OR
  • High school diploma/GED or comparable trade experience and 4 years of robotic or automatic weld operating experience.
  • Comparable work experience is defined as 5 or more years of experience working in the robotic welding industry.
• Experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) beneficial.
• Experience with programming and electrical systems is required.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklift.
• Must have a strong lean manufacturing mindset and a continuous drive for process improvement.
• Proficient using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated the ability read drawings and interpret technical documents.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work as a group to develop best practices and standards.
• Ability to receive and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated the ability read drawings and technical publications.
• Ability to think critically and solve mechanical and programming problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years or older at time of application.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Able to provide proof of US Person status.
• No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
• No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.
• Willing to submit to a background check.

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