Fabrication Apprentice
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The Fabrication Apprentice completes a four-year apprenticeship combining Department of Labor coursework and on-the-job learning. The program develops fabrication skills through trade assignments and instruction in measurements, ship drawings, layout, manufacturing methods, tools, machinery, fitting aids, and welding. Apprentices must meet academic and performance standards and complete a related technical training program or have equivalent craft work experience.
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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
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