Welder/Fitter

Required Skills

• Perform X-ray-quality welding in all positions with the SMAW and GTAW processes with a variety of electrodes
• Weld piping, structural steel, and supports
• Basic understanding of isometric drawings and blueprints
• Able to read and understand WPS/PQR documents
• Competent to verify fit-ups and dimensions
• Able to read and understand plans and isometric drawings
• Maintain mathematical skills relevant to the execution of work tasks
• Able to pass the appropriate weld test(s) given by Starcon or client
• Weld in confined spaces
• Weld awkward positions and locations
• Pass 2” GTAW .688” coupon (100% X-ray) - Standard test
• Pass 2” GTAW Root & hot, SMAW 701 Fill & cap. (100% X-ray) – Standard test
• Pass 4” S/80 GTAW 35/45 to 25/35 in convection box simulation. (100% X-ray) – add’ for Tube welder
• Pass 4” S/80 GTAW 800HT to 304 in convection box simulation. (100% X-ray) – add’ Tube welder
• Conduct field-determined measurements, fabricate, modify and/or revise piping per sketches, isometric drawings and blueprints
• Have basic rigging knowledge associated with the moving of piping details and fittings
• Set up your own jobs, stringing your own welding leads, building fireboxes in prep for welding, etc.