Reference #:3438737-182262

Must have the following to apply:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)
• MINIMUM of threeyears ofSHIPYARD WELDINGexperience - REQUIRED
• FCAW Welding Process
• SMAW Welding Process
• Arc Gouging

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Required Screenings:

Screenings/tests will be discussed with applicant.

Job Description:

OPEN ROOT TEST

• Must pass all three (3) positions - Vertical, Horizontal, and Overhead - flux core and stick
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card

Required to complete an open-root weld test on a 3/8" plate with a 1/8" gap for both SMAW (1/8" 7018 rods) and FCAW (flux-core) processes.

Examples of an acceptable root pass, cap, and back gouge are provided for your reference. Instructions to complete both tests are outlined below.

MUSThave the following equipment to complete test: Chipping Hammer, Gloves, 4" Grinder, Hood, Safety Glasses, Steel-toed Boots, Welding Stinger (Whip - your stinger/whip should have a 5/8" quick connect end), Wire Brush and Wire Pliers. Non-flammable arms and upper body coverage attire (leathers, denim jacket, long sleeve shirt) is required.

Step 1:

• Coupons are laser cut (NOgrinding required). Need to wire wheel any rust or mill scale from the face of coupon. Test administrator will set up coupons in a jig for gap placement. A 1/8 " gap is required. Proceed by tacking the backing tabs onto each end of plates.

Step 2:

• On the backside of coupons, apply weldment (as shown below) to backing tabs to ensure that coupons do not separate during welding. Place four (4) tack welds on each couponONLYin the specified areas.

Step 3:

• Once coupons are tacked together, mount coupons to the welding test booth jig.DO NOTtack coupons on the jig using the nut and bolt attachment located on the jig. One coupon will be administered at a time in the horizontal position, the vertical, and the overhead position. DoNOTremove coupon once it has been mounted until directed to do so by test administrator. May move the bar up and down for each phase of test.

Step 4:

• Once coupon is mounted, begin test. Receive one coupon at a time; there are a total of (six coupons). Required to run root pass. Stop and notify the test administrator so that root pass can be inspected. Root pass must be even and consistent with no porosity, slag inclusion, undercut, or lack of penetration. Must maintain a continuous weld puddle during root pass without whipping the electrode during the SMAW process. In addition, when using the flux-core process, must maintain a continuous weld puddle without using the "popping" action from MIG gun when making root pass. DoNOT"pop" gun on flux-core vertical or overhead test. All welds must be completed by striking an arc and continuing through until completely welded or until electrode is expended. "Whipping" or "popping" weld will be grounds for failure, and the candidate willNOTbe allowed to complete test. Grind stop and start of root pass.

Step 5:

• Once root pass is complete and coupon has been checked by the test administrator, continue to put in filler pass to flush weld out making sure to leave a 1/16" tolerance at the bevel edge of the test plate for the cap. Put a two- or three-pass stringer cap when using either process. DoNOTweave cap pass when using either process. Notify test administrator when finished with cap before removing coupons from the bar.

Step 6:

• Required to back-gouge test plates. Remove each process, horizontal, vertical, and overhead, and they are to be placed in the same position in the gouging booth, which will be shown. Instructed on the requirements of the process and shown "acceptable and non-acceptable" test coupons. It is a requirement to pass this process. Once plates have been gouged, notify test administrator for inspectio and approval.

Step 7:

• After coupons have been back-gouged, clean up any slag left on the face of back-gouge. Do NOT grind the inside of the back-gouge wire wheel ONLY. Then, they are to be re-mounted back on the bar in test booth. The horizontal, vertical, and overhead coupons will be mounted in the same position they were prior to removal. Prior to capping, make sure weldment is flushed. If needed, use a two- or three-pass cap on all test plates. Once complete, notify test administrator when finished with test.

Hiring Process: Apply via company website