Description
Metal Workers examine drawings and work orders; determine sequence of operations, materials, tools, equipment, time, and personnel required. Duties include selection of proper stock, and set up of work on welding equipment to include the automated Water Jet cutting system. The control of quality and accuracy is met by the welder's use of Non-destructive inspection techniques that include liquid penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing. They also perform installation, operation, maintenance and repair of metalworking, and welding equipment and material.
Core Skills
- metal fabrication and welding
- CNC and automated cutting system operation
- technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
- water jet cutting system operation
- non-destructive testing (NDT)
- quality control and inspection
- equipment setup and calibration
- preventive maintenance
- safety and OSHA compliance
- job planning and time estimation
- material selection and optimization
- documentation and work order management
- collaboration with engineers and designers
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level I/II
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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