Summary continued:
For the first 8 weeks, apprentices work onsite in production departments for immediate immersion into the shipyard’s working environment and activities. At the end of 8 weeks, apprentices will report to their assigned machines in pre-fabrication, and begin classroom training and hands-on lessons to obtain their certifications. Throughout hands-on training, apprentices will be utilizing their earned certifications and skills to directly contribute to ship construction. All apprentices are required to attend and complete a mix of classroom and online training throughout the duration of the program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
-Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
-Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
-Learn cutting and grinding principles and techniques
-Review setup sheet, drawing and specifications to determine setup procedure and dimensions of finished workpiece
-Align, position, secure and fit parts and panels at machine according to the setup instructions
-Inspect, maintain and operate machines according to set procedures
-Inspect, perform necessary repairs and report all quality issues to supervisor
-Maintain written logs of daily operation as required
-Maintain consumable on-hand inventory as required
-Measure and inspect workpiece for conformance to specifications and standards as required
-Notify supervisor of all machine discrepancies, issues and machine malfunctions
-Adjust machine control parameters according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions
-Maintain machinery, equipment and a safe/clean work environment
-Attend all assigned instructor-led and online assigned Related Technical Training (RTI) courses
-Perform other related duties as required and assigned
COMPETENCIES
-Self-management
-Thoroughness
-Flexibility
-Integrity
-Time Management
-Willingness and ability to work as a team member
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School or GED Equivalent required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All apprentices must be clean-shaven for respirator fit test and use.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.
