A Class Fitout Tradesman - SDCA
Austal USAAbout the role
REPORTS TO: Production Supervision
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
Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations.
Must be willing to work with and train lower-skilled workers.
May be assigned to work any shift.
May be assigned additional tasks including outside the craft as required.
Performs and executes work in compliance with NAVSEA STD Items
Must be able to travel to off-site work locations
Must follow Austal Off-Site Temporary Assignment Policy (SUP270)
Must comply with the Company’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.
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:
Supervisors
PDSS Leadership
Production Manager
Safety Personnel
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
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
The ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS and or any other clearance or access that may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 al
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