Requires five (5) years minimum GTAW & GMAW experience as a Journeyman welder and fabricator. Formal training and certificate in ASME SECTION IX or equivalent.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develops welding techniques and procedures utilizing knowledge of production and industry specifications.

· Establishes welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel in specification requirements, processes, and pre and post weld heating requirements.

· Evaluates new developments in the welding field for possible applications for current problems or production processes.

· Performs inspections to ensure worker’s compliance to established weld procedures, standards and code.

· Supervises testing of welding personnel for certification.

· Conducts training and instruction sessions.

· Preparation and handling of audits.

· Generates and maintains all welding records, qualifications, machine calibration and maintenance schedules.

· Conducts visual inspections to monitor weld quality.

· Maintains and procures welding rod and bulk argon.

· Perform all other duties as assigned or directed.