Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities-
- Parameter Configuration: Set up and adjust machine parameters according to the Welding Procedure Specification(WPS), including welding current, voltage, wire feed speed, and travel speed.
- Flux Management: Ensure the proper flux type is used and that the flux hopper is full and properly positioned to deliver consistent, & granular flux to the weld joint.
- Machine Inspection: Verify the submerged arc tractor, carriage, or boom is functioning correctly, including proper grounding (work return cables) and electrode wire feeding.
- Joint Preparation: Ensure the work piece is secure, clean, and properly aligned,, particularly for large, heavy-duty components
- Start/Stop Control: Properly initiate the arc (often using steel wool or high-frequency units) and manage the stop/crater fill to avoid defects.
- Welding Position - operator has to know the welding positions
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety procedures, including wearing appropriate PPE, although a welding hood is often not required for the arc itself. Ensure good ventilation to handle potential fumes.
- Flux/Slag Disposal: Safely remove hot flux and welding slag, disposing of it in designated steel bins.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on the tractor, wire feeder, and flux handling equipment.
- Never Leave Running: Never leave an operating sub-arc machine unattended.
- Technical drawing knowledge - Interpretation of technical drawings and weld symbols.
- Understanding of flux-wire combinations and their effect on mechanical properties.
- Ability to fix common defects such as porosity or cracking.
Requirements-
- Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), including welding current, voltage, wire feed speed, and travel speed.
- Welding Position - operator has to know the welding positions
- Blueprint Reads: Ability to read engineering prints and interpret welding symbols
- Basic understanding of mechanical adjustments, torch alignments, and routine equipment maintenance
- Safety and Material knowledge: Understanding of workplace safety standards (OSHA compliance) and handling Personal Protective Equipment s (PPE)
Desired Candidate Profile
- Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), including welding current, voltage, wire feed speed, and travel speed.
- Welding Position - operator has to know the welding positions
- Blueprint Reads: Ability to read engineering prints and interpret welding symbols
- Basic understanding of mechanical adjustments, torch alignments, and routine equipment maintenance
- Safety and Material knowledge: Understanding of workplace safety standards (OSHA compliance) and handling Personal Protective Equipment s (PPE)