REPORTS TO: Sr Weld Process Engineer Additive Manufacturing - AAT

SUPERVISES: N/A

Austal USA Advanced Technologies (AT) is a division of Austal USA, a global defense prime contractor and a designer and manufacturer of defense and commercial ships.

Austal USA AT works at the forefront to invent, mature, and implement advanced maritime technologies which enhance operational capacities and improve readiness of our defense systems. Austal USA AT operates a technology hub in Charlottesville VA which works to bring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to scale and also oversees operation of the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM COE) located in Danville, VA. The mission of the AM COE is to operationalize additive manufacturing in the submarine industrial base and provide emergent request support to sustain our Nation’s fleet.

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports additive manufacturing (AM) productively and safely to support AM COE.
• Operate robotic and automated welding equipment productively and safely to support Production.
• Develops Robotic Welding programs as directed.
• Recommending robotic programming paths.
• Develops robot programming paths, welding techniques and qualifies procedures for specific applications and implements based upon concurrence with Supervisor/Manager.
• Develops lean manufacturing processes and push for continuous process improvement.
• Ensures that all equipment and tools are operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Validates correct consumables are being used in accordance with the weld procedure.
• Visually inspect welds, mark defects, and recommends/perform repairs.
• Responsible for first time quality.
• Loading/unloading welding cells with parts according to production schedules.
• Responsible for welding cell upkeep and all preventative maintenance activities, ensuring they are properly conducted and on schedule.
• Ability to perform basic systems troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and relay the findings to supervisor/manager.
• Developing standard operating procedures for welding operations.
• Monitor and validate lessons learned processes and initiatives to maintain and promote continuous improvement.
• Develops lean manufacturing processes and push for continuous process improvement.
• Adhere to all site and company rules, regulations, PPE requirements, etc.
• Other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree in Welding or Manufacturing with 2 years of robotic or automatic weld operating experience required, OR
  • High school diploma/GED or comparable trade experience and 4 years of robotic or automatic weld operating experience.
  • Comparable work experience is defined as 5 or more years of experience working in the robotic welding industry.
• Experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) beneficial.
• Experience with programming and electrical systems is required.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklift.
• Must have a strong lean manufacturing mindset and a continuous drive for process improvement.
• Proficient using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated the ability read drawings and interpret technical documents.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work as a group to develop best practices and standards.
• Ability to receive and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated the ability read drawings and technical publications.
• Ability to think critically and solve mechanical and programming problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years or older at time of application.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• 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 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 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).
• 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.
• 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.

TOOLS: Basic hand tools, sanders, grinders, overhead cranes, forklift, applicable machinery components etc.

DIRECTION EXERCISED: Will serve as a mentor to less skilled employees

LIAISES WITH:

• Departments including but not limited to Operations, Production, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality.
• Government personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while 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 may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, and moving mechanical parts. The employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.

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.