Fitout Apprentice

About the position

The position is an apprenticeship role at Austal USA, focusing on training to become a skilled Journey person and A-Class Trades person within four years. The role involves a combination of on-the-job learning and classroom instruction, with a commitment to mastering various aspects of Fitout trades, including interior and exterior fitout, HVAC installation, and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill responsibilities as stated in the DOL Apprenticeship Program.
• Complete 4 years of training, including 6000 hours of on-the-job learning and a minimum of 576 hours of classroom instruction.
• Maintain a minimum 70% passing rate in training.
• Commit to learning all aspects of Fitout trades, including fabrication and installation of furniture and components.
• Practice safe working habits when using power tools and machinery.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as directed by the supervisor or instructor.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Relevant work experience in a physically demanding environment or completion of a relevant skilled trade training program preferred.
• Demonstrate motivation to continuously improve knowledge and skills.
• Integrity to complete all assigned academic work independently.
• High degree of reliability in task accomplishment and timekeeping.
• Ability to measure using Metric and English systems.
• Knowledge of shipyard terminology preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated applied math skills equivalent to ACT WorkKeys Level 3.
• Working knowledge of power tools and machinery.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of shipyard terminology such as general ship structure and vessel layout.