Job Information
Austal USA Fabrication Apprentice in Mobile, Alabama
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Required to successfully complete the US Department of Labor curriculum consisting of 576+ academic hours and 6000 hours of on-the-job learning (OJL).
- Must maintain an academic average with a minimum score of 70% and maintain a minimum performance assessment of 'meets standards.'
- Must perform corresponding job duties and responsibilities to the applicable trade positions over the course of the four-year apprenticeship
o Trades Assistant
o B Class
o A Class
- Assists or works with other trades and Austal USA employees as directed (May be assigned tasks outside craft as required).
- Commit to learning all aspects of the Fabrication trade:
o Learn the different types of measurements in standard and metric increments.
o Learn how to read, interpret, decipher, and navigate different ship drawingsand blueprints.
o Learn layout methods for different parts of the ship and methods ofmanufacturing them.
o Learning the proper use of a variety of tools and machinery for cutting, burning, bending, etc.
o Welding of aluminum and/or steelo Identification and the proper use of different fitting aids.
- Practice safe working habits when using power tools and machinery
- Miscellaneous tasks as directed by supervisor or instructor
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: To be considered qualified for a position as an apprentice, an individual must:
- Possess the academic ability to succeed in the program
- 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 timekeeping.
- Ability to measure using Metric and English systems,
- Knowledge of shipyard terminology, such as general ship structure and vessel layout, is preferred.
- The ability to understand directions and follow instructions, both oral and written.
- Demonstrate applied math skills equivalent to ACT WorkKeys Level 3.
- Must have successfully completed a related technical training program or have the equivalent craft work experience