Austal USA
Manufacturing & IndustrialDirect Workday career site

A Class Structural Welder

Pay
$34 per hour
Location
Mobile, AL · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
1+ year
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • GMAW MIG welding
  • full penetration welding
  • fillet welding

Also useful

  • AL CV weld qualification

About the role

Now paying up to $34.36 / hr REPORTS TO: Structural Supervisor SUPERVISES: None, but may instruct less-skilled workers PURPOSE & SCOPE: The general purpose of this position is to weld simple to complex components and/or structures while meeting all safety, quality and schedule requirements.

Demonstrated ability to weld fillets for material thicknesses 4mm- 25mm Demonstrated ability to weld gusset toe and wraps with minimal blending required. Demonstrated ability to weld frame wraps and terminations with minimal blending required. Demonstrated ability to weld T-Bar wraps and terminations with minimal blending required.

Demonstrated ability to weld into corners / vertical intersections with minimal blending required Demonstrated ability to evaluate and correct basic weld pick up, with minimal supervision Demonstrated ability to terminate stich welds with minimal weld correction to address minor cosmetic or weld defects Demonstrated ability to weld continuously for 400mm Demonstrated ability to back step and sequence weld based upon provided information and/or good welding practices Demonstrated ability to weld multi-pass fillets with only cosmetic correction required Ability to take direction and follow instructions Good mechanical aptitude with ability to produce consistent quality Ability to inspect and correct basic weld pick-up without supervision Good listening and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills Excellent hand-eye coordination; good spatial orientation Ability to consistently meet production deadlines Ability to read and interpret and work from construction drawings, job specifications, instruction manuals, manufacturer's handbooks, change orders and contract specifications to obtain weld sizing information and material edge preparation requirements Ability and willingness to work with and to teach less-skilled workers Ability to maintain and perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment Ability to wear required PPE TOOLS: Miller saws, sanders, grinders, burr motors, band saws, skill saws, saws-all, weld machine and applicable components etc. DIRECTION EXERCISED: None LIAISES WITH: Supervisor, step-up supervisor, foreman and other tradesmen ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: 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.

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.

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:.

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From Austal USA's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the A Class Structural Welder role at Austal USA?

The A Class Structural Welder posting at Austal USA states compensation of $34 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Austal USA's official career site.

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This A Class Structural Welder position at Austal USA is located in Mobile, AL (On-site). Always check Austal USA's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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