Pipe Fitter Apprentice

REPORTS TO: Supervisor and Instructor

SUPERVISES:  None

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fulfill responsibilities as stated in the DOL Apprenticeship Program and become a skilled Journey person, certified by the DOL, and an A-Class Trades person within 4 years of training.

• Work progressively towards completing 4 years of training; including 6000 hrs on the job learning & a minimum of 576 hrs class room instruction
• Maintain a minimum 70% passing rate

Commit to learning all aspects of Pipe Fitting trades:

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specs to determine layouts
• Ability to measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe
• Test piping systems
• Developing the skills to fully install piping systems in marine applications
• Practice safe working habits when using power tools and machinery
• Miscellaneous tasks as directed by supervisor or instructor

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates with relevant work experience in a physically demanding environment  OR who have successfully completed a relevant skilled trade training program preferred
• Demonstrate the motivation to continuously improve their knowledge/skills
• Have the integrity to complete all assigned academic work independently
• Demonstrate a high degree of reliability, both in task accomplishment and time keeping
• Ability to measure using Metric and English system
• Knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout preferred.
• The ability to understand directions and follow instructions; both oral and written
• Demonstrated applied math skills equivalent ACT WorkKeys Level 3 working knowledge of power tools and machinery
• Physical Requirements
• Standing:  25%
• Sitting:  15%
• Walking about:  60%
• Lift and Carry:  50lbs. for 10% of the day
• Hazards:  Climbing ladders, accessing confined spaces
• Working Conditions:  General shipbuilding environment, loud, dusty, hot/cold

TOOLS:  Familiar with use and function of necessary tools for job duties

DIRECTION EXERCISED:  None

DISCRETION EXERCISED:  None

LIASES WITH:  Other trades, instructors, and apprentices

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

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.