Requires five (5) years minimum GTAW & GMAW experience as a Journeyman welder and fabricator. Formal training and certificate in ASME SECTION IX or equivalent.

·         Develops welding techniques and procedures utilizing knowledge of production and industry specifications.

·         Establishes welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel in specification requirements, processes, and pre and post weld heating requirements.

·         Evaluates new developments in the welding field for possible applications for current problems or production processes.

·         Performs inspections to ensure worker’s compliance to established weld procedures, standards and code.

·         Supervises testing of welding personnel for certification.

·         Conducts training and instruction sessions.

·         Preparation and handling of audits.

·         Generates and maintains all welding records, qualifications, machine calibration and maintenance schedules.

·         Conducts visual inspections to monitor weld quality.

·         Maintains and procures welding rod and bulk argon.

·         Perform all other duties as assigned or directed.