Production Trades Assistant SDCA San Diego, CA

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REPORTS TO: Lead Foreman

SUPERVISES: N/A

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety Compliance & Work Practices

Maintains safe work habits and strictly adheres to all safety policies procedures and PPE requirements.

Monitors the work environment for hazards and reports safety environmental or health deficiencies to supervision.

Follows correct construction and repair procedures in compliance with Austal USA standards project specifications and regulatory requirements.

Complies with Austal USAs Equal Opportunity and AntiHarassment Policy and maintains professional conduct at all times.

Complies with all guidelines outlined in the Austal USA Employee Handbook.

Able to obtain and maintain required credentials for access to local Naval Bases secure shipyard areas and restricted waterfront facilities.

Demonstrates professionalism and compliance with military and federal regulations while working aboard government vessels or within secure environments.

Trade Support & Craft Assistance

Assists skilled trades (welders fabricators electricians pipefitters mechanics painters etc.) by preparing tools materials and work areas.

Performs basic fabrication and prep tasks such as grinding cutting beveling cleaning and staging components under supervision.

Supports mechanical and piping work including boltup gasket installation pipe handling and component positioning.

Assists with electrical tasks such as cable pulling securing conduits staging equipment and labeling components.

Helps with hull and structural work by staging steel/aluminum parts assisting with fitting and performing minor prep work.

Displays willingness to crosscraft and support multiple trade departments as needed.

Tools Equipment & Worksite Setup

Sets up and breaks down workstations including power sources hoses leads lighting and ventilation.

Inspects tools and equipment before use reporting defects or unsafe conditions.

Performs basic maintenance on hand tools such as changing discs cleaning and lubrication.

Ensures proper storage and accountability of tools and equipment at the end of each shift.

Assists in preparing shipboard work areas including lighting ventilation and safe access pathways.

Housekeeping & Worksite Maintenance

Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping work areas clean organized and free of debris or hazards.

Conserves consumables and materials minimizing waste.

Supports containment setup for painting blasting or hotwork zones.

Assists with scaffolding or temporary platform staging within training limits.

Shipboard & Yard Operations

Safely boards vessels using gangways ladders scaffolding or temporary access structures while carrying tools and equipment.

Assists with shipboard access setup including ladders gangways lighting and ventilation.

Supports confinedspace entry procedures including ventilation setup and gastesting assistance when trained.

Helps with removal installation and alignment of ship components during construction or repair.

Assists with system flushing testing and inspections under direction.

Documentation & Communication

Completes daily work assignments including required signatures for work completion and quality verification.

Communicates material shortages delays or issues to supervisors or lead trades.

Able to receive and carry out verbal and written instructions clearly and accurately.

Works effectively as part of a team and within assigned roles.

Maintains communication with welders supervisors and safety personnel reporting any unsafe conditions immediately.

Learning & Development

Demonstrates ability to ensure the quality of ones own work and seeks guidance when needed.

Learns on the job as an OJT trainee and actively participates in craft crosstraining.

Shows initiative by asking questions seeking clarification and volunteering for tasks that build skill and knowledge.