Job Description:

1) Lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts, according to blueprints and knowledge of welding and metallurgy: Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.

2) Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.

3) Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.

4) May assemble parts by bolting and riveting.

5) May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and handtools, and be designated Welder, Structural Repair.

6) May specialize in using one welding process and be designated Welder-Fitter, Arc; Welder-Fitter, Gas.

7) May specialize in fitting and welding components of metal tools, dies, and fixtures and be designated Welder, Tool and Die.

Basic Job Description:

Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, bridge parts, and pressure vessels, using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements. Includes experimental welders who analyse engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable.