AWS - Continuation of Layout /Fit-up Practices. Demonstrates knowledge of joint design and preparation, selection of materials, arc welding application, weld quality and weld repairs (corrective actions). Set up shielded metal arc welding operations, for all position fillet and groove welding on an unlimited thickness range of carbon steel plat and pipe, and a limited thickness range of stainless plate. Set up gas metal arc welding (short circuit transfer) operations, for all position fillet and groove welding on a limited thickness range of carbon steel plate, and limited position fillet and groove welding on pipe. Set up gas metal arc welding (spray transfer) operations for a limited position, unlimited thickness range of carbon steel plat, limited position fillet welding on pipe, and all positions fillet and groove welding a limited thickness range of aluminum plate. Set up flux cored arc welding operations, for all position fillet and groove welding of carbon steel pipe. Set up gas tungsten arc welding operations, for all position fillet and groove welding within a limited thickness range of carbon steel stainless steel and aluminum sheet metals. Set up gas tungsten arc welding operations, for limited position, limited thickness fillet and groove welding of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum pipe or tubing.
Performs minor external repairs to equipment and accessories, safe practices, perform housekeeping duties, and follow verbal, written work instructions for the completion of detail assignments. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week in the Welding Shop environment.: none