Structural Welder
About The Position
Tarpon Specialty Services is seeking experienced structural welders to qualify on a vertical structural plate welding test. This qualification is designed to verify advanced welding skills, including full-penetration welds, multi-pass technique, and proper back-gouging practices on thick structural material. Welding Process: Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) only Test Overview Material: 1-1/2” structural plate Joint Type: T-joint Joint Preparation: Double-beveled vertical plate welded into a 1-1/2” base plate Position: Vertical (3G configuration) Welding Sequence Fit and tack the joint in place Weld the first side using a root pass, hot pass, and three (3) fill passes Flip to the back side and back gouge to clean, sound metal Present the back-gouged joint to the inspector for approval Weld out the back side of the joint Return to the front side and complete the final weld-out Skills This Test Confirms Ability to weld thick structural plate in the vertical position Proper execution of multi-pass welding techniques Correct back-gouging practices to achieve full penetration Understanding of inspection hold points and weld quality requirements Capability to produce code-quality structural welds without assistance This qualification is intended for experienced structural welders who are comfortable working with heavy material, following procedures, and meeting inspection standards.
Requirements
- Experienced structural welders
- Comfortable working with heavy material
- Following procedures
- Meeting inspection standards
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