Welder First Class / Metal Fabricators / Pressure Welder
Core
Fabricate, repair, and examine pressure vessels, pipes, and metal products using various welding techniques and hand tools based on production drawings.
Role type
Skilled metal fabricator / pressure welder
Builds
Pressure vessels, pipes, and metal products
Domain
Manufacturing / Engineering
Required skills
ACQ Certificate III or equivalent experience, blueprint reading, metal stock selection, flame cutting, welding techniques, weld examination, finishing (cleaning, smoothing, filling, chiseling), assembly
Preferred skills
Ability to work under pressure, organizational skills, teamwork
Technologies
Flame cutting torches, metal cutting machines, hand tools
Responsibilities
Study blueprints and determine job requirements, cut marked-out metal sections using hand tools and machines, assemble and weld pressure vessels and pipes, examine welds for precision, finish welds by cleaning and smoothing
Seniority
Mid-level skilled worker