Austal USA ยท 3 months ago
Production Technical Assistant - AAT
Danville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAustal USA Advanced Technologies is a division of Austal USA, a global defense prime contractor focused on advanced maritime technologies. They are seeking a Production Technical Assistant to collaborate with partners on business activities, maintain production schedules, and ensure effective communication across departments.
Shipbuilding
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with partners to identify, sequence, plan, and link business activities in accordance with developed build strategies for Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
Maintain a Master Production Schedule
Leading the development and maintenance of an integrated master facility schedule, including capacity analysis and capacity plans in support of existing and forecasted TDP work packages to ensure sufficient capacity for proposed work
Maintaining high level of communication within and between various company departments and partners
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Production Schedule systems
Must be proficient in MS Word, Access and Excel
Good organization skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and be self-motivated
Process oriented, customer service driven, problem solver, self-starter, team player who is energized in a changing, fast paced environment
Ability to operate forklift, crane, basic hand tools and power tools as required
Effective communication skills to facilitate team work with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal and external customers
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application, Able to provide proof of US Person Status, No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date, No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date, Willing to submit to a drug screen, Willing to submit to a background check
Must be able to tour all 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 up to 8 hours
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 safely per OSHA standards
Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures
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
Ability to operate Forklift and Crane
Preferred
College degree preferred
5 years related experience preferred
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques preferred
Experience with Government contracts a plus
Company
Austal USA
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christy Taylor
Chief Operating Officer - Transformation
Adam Overstreet
Vice President of Legal Affairs & Chief Compliance Officer
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