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A Class Fitout Tradesman - SDCA

Austal USA
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 May 2026
💰 $80,000/yr

About 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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