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What is the difference between Trainee Austal Shipyard vs Apprentice Shipyard Worker?

AspectTrainee Austal ShipyardApprentice Shipyard Worker
CredentialsBasic education, often some technical trainingSimilar, may include formal apprenticeship programs
Work EnvironmentOn-site shipbuilding and assemblyOn-site shipyard, involved in construction and maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in shipbuilding industry, especially at AustalWidely used in shipyards for training roles

The Trainee Austal Shipyard and Apprentice Shipyard Worker roles both involve hands-on work in shipbuilding environments, often requiring similar certifications. The main difference lies in terminology and specific training programs, with 'Trainee' often indicating a more structured entry-level program at Austal, while 'Apprentice' is a broader term used across various shipyards for individuals learning the trade.

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Welding Repair Technician TA

Austal USA LLC

Mobile, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Austal USA rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

294th of 496 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

REPORTS TO: Site Services Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Able to receive and carry out written and verbal instructions
  • Willingly learns as an on-the-job trainee
  • Assists welder repair technicians and tradesmen as needed
  • Maintain cleanliness and order on assigned job sites

Have input and give feedback on product and process improvement.

  • Always ready to start shift on time.
  • If working in voids, ensures Entry to Confined Spaces procedure is followed.
  • Follows Austal USA guidelines and procedures.
  • May be assigned to work any shift.
  • May be assigned additional tasks including outside the craft as required.
  • Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.
  • 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:

Previous experience in a shipyard or manufacturing industry is preferred.

Basic understanding of electrical principles preferred.

Basic electronic technical school training desired.

TOOLS: N/A

DIRECTION EXERCISED: N/A

DISCRETION EXERCISED: N/A

LIAISES WITH: Production Departments, Health, Safety & Environmental Department

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

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 all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following:

Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Ability to work at heights above 12' while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. Ability to enter 18" x 36" openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

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.


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