PRIMARY FUNCTION
To perform all types of manual welding in all positions on a weldable material to the Company radiographic and ultrasonic inspection acceptance standards. Will occasionally be required to lead and instruct welders/operators on existing, new or revised welding applications.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Various types of manual or semi-automatic, gas and electric welding power sources, arc air and flame cutting equipment, cleaning tools, shields safety equipment, welding fixtures, N.D.E materials (defect removal), special tools, gauges and equipment designed and/or required for special application welding and repair weld requirements, R.T. \& U.T. defect tracings and reports, weld procedure sheets, floor operated overhead crane, (10 ton capacity) marking, layout and measuring equipment, etc.
TASKS
- Read and interpret Route Sheets, Drawings, Shop Instruction Sheet (SIS), Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), Weld and Rod Cards; plan and organize the RT/UT welding process; identify and verify workpiece material; communicate with the team members and shop supervisor.
- Repair welds both inside and outside drums and other pressure vessels by removing weld defects according to R.T. \& U.T. reports and tracings, re-welds according to parameters on W.P.S. sheets
- Performs welding and/or weld repairs to very close tolerances and requiring repetitive high performance often within very confined areas with limited access to surfaces to be welded. Examples but not limited to; Manual seal weld repair, welding primary head corner pieces, ceramic backing, back cladding and feeder adapter welding
- Prepares surfaces to applicable cleanliness and NDE requirements. requirements and using special tools, gauges, fixtures, R.T. \& U.T. reports and tracings, W.P.S., etc.
- Performs manual welding to AP Welder \& RT UT Welder quality standards and in multiple processes as required
- Fits company product into position when performing jobs such as butt joints, nozzles, etc., as required for completion of welding operation.
- Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded or weld repaired and after completing welding to NDE standards.
- Sets up, positions, preheats and welds, constructing special fixtures as required.
- Performs work requiring knowledge of various types of metals, filler metals, welding parameters, preheat, postheat, interpass temperatures, allowance for fit-up and machining and the effect of shrinking, warpage and expansion.
- Works in a safe manner. Demonstrates good workmanship and practices.
- Reverts to Utility or General Helper as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
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5 years' minimum experience in all manual welding processes.
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Successfully complete a three-person panel interview including reference checking, and review of employee records
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Ability to train other employees would be an asset
