Sub Arc Operator
About The Position
Operates arc welding machine that welds together metal components of products, as specified by blueprints, layouts, WPS and operating charts. Welds flat, cylindrical, or irregular parts that may be clamped, tack welded or otherwise positioned. May position weld line parallel to carriage. Pushes buttons to alien electrode on welding head. Over weld joint to weld linear joints or adjust length off radial arm to position electrode over weld joints when welding radial joints. Clamps cylindrical work pieces onto turning rolls under stationary head to weld cylindrical joints. Threads specified electrode wire from reel through feed rolls and welding head (Single or Dual wire). Turns welding head to set specified angle of electrode. May fill hopper with specified flux and direct nozzle to gravity feed over weld line. Sets current voltage and slope and synchronizes feed of wire and flux with speed of welding action. Starts machine and observes meters and gauges and welding action for compliance with procedures. Visually examines welds for adherence to specification. May grind welded surfaces. May make trial run before welding and records set up in operating data. May layout, fit, and tack work pieces together. May preheat work piece using hand torch. May reweld defected joints, using hand welding equipment. May remove surplus slag, flux, and spatter, using brush, portable grinder, and hand scraper. May operate machine equipped with two or more heads. parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces. May chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter, using hand scraper or power chipper. May preheat workpiece, using hand torch or heating furnace. May position and clamp workpieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture. May tack assemblies together. May cut metal plates or structural shapes.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or Vocational school preferred but not limited to.
- Certification verifying the worker's production of specified welds meets prescribed standards is preferred.
- Must pass company administered production Subarc qualification test.
- Required to climb and/or work at heights exceeding 6 feet.
- Subject to lifting up to but not exceeding 50lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Welders are classified according to welding place on work-piece and their individual skills.
Responsibilities
- Operates arc welding machine to weld metal components according to blueprints, layouts, WPS, and operating charts.
- Welds flat, cylindrical, or irregular parts.
- Positions weld line parallel to carriage or adjusts radial arm to position electrode.
- Clamps cylindrical work pieces onto turning rolls.
- Threads electrode wire through feed rolls and welding head.
- Sets specified angle of electrode.
- Fills hopper with flux and feeds it over the weld line.
- Sets current voltage and slope, synchronizing wire and flux feed with welding speed.
- Observes meters and gauges to ensure compliance with procedures.
- Visually examines welds for adherence to specifications.
- Grinds welded surfaces.
- Makes trial runs and records setup data.
- Lays out, fits, and tacks work pieces together.
- Preheats work pieces using a hand torch.
- Rewelds defective joints using hand welding equipment.
- Removes surplus slag, flux, and spatter.
- Operates machines with multiple heads.
- Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
- Positions and clamps workpieces together or assembles them in a jig or fixture.
- Tacks assemblies together.
- Cuts metal plates or structural shapes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
