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Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, callipers, and ruler.

Duties And Responsibilities

 Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, callipers, and ruler.

 Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.

 Cuts work piece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.

 Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joint or to extrude melted scrap into reusable form.

 Installs or repairs equipment, such as lead pipes, valves, floors, and tank linings.

 Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.

 Inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, calliper, and precision measuring instruments.

 Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.

 Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.

 Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.

 Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.

 Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.

 Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.

 Any other related duties as assigned by the Superior.

Qualifications And Experience

 5 ‘O’ level subjects including English Language and Accounts / Mathematics.

 Class One Journeyman in Welding and Fabrication.

 Coded Welding Certificate is an added advantage.

 5 years-experience in a similar role.