Description

Our Shipyard History: The facility was initially established in 1916. It was one of the original nine emergency yards funded by the U.S. Maritime Commission during WWII, becoming one of the largest employers in Southern Alabama while producing Liberty Ships and T-2 Tankers for the war effort. Over the years the shipyard has employed thousands of people, including Jimmy Buffet, his dad JD Buffet, and Hank Williams Senior. Alabama Shipyard is a fully-equipped facility and a fundamental part of Mobile’s history. Our team is dedicated to upholding Mobile's longstanding tradition of first-class service on the Gulf Coast. What we Offer:

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
• 401K
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holiday schedule
• Company-paid Life, STD, and LTD Insurance coverage.

Requirements

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

A Welding Machine Repair Tech will refurbish welding machines and other equipment. The successful candidates will be able to diagnose a welding machine from any point in its life cycle and create a finished good. This is a hands-on position that will require a broad range of skills

The above description is general in nature. A Welding Machine Repair Tech may be required to perform other related duties not specifically described herein.

JOB DUTIES

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance of welding machines
• Estimating and troubleshooting repairs for welding machines

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• 3 years of welding mechanic experience
• 5 years of small engine mechanic experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritize
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to think proactively, troubleshoot, investigate and improve systems
• Applicant must be able to lift 50 lbs. The position will work with co-workers on general labor tasks (e.g. material handling, work center cleaning and organization, and the like) when not engaged in tool repair activities. Must be a team player, be self-motivated and demonstrate a can-do attitude. Lean manufacturing experience and knowledge of lean tools are a plus.
• Must understand and work with a focus on safety, and quality, good teamwork skills, and must be dependable and a dedicated worker.
• Must be familiar with Miller and Lincoln Welding Machines

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Works in all types of conditions and weather.
• Working in heated and unheated buildings or outdoors in winter and summer.

Alabama Shipyard is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Respondents who do not have/meet the minimum position requirements will not be considered.

EOE/Drug-Free Workplace