Welding Technician

Roles and responsibilities

Location: Fujairah, UAE

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Language: Excellent in English and Hindi

Job Description

• Scheduled inspection of all the mechanical equipment during shift.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and Perform maintenance of equipments like Kiln, decolorizer, Hydraulic roller press, separators, belt conveyors, Bucket elevators, VRM, air slides, Stacker and reclaimers, Utility sections as per instructions and maintenance check list.
• Carry out welding work as and when required
• Maintain accurate shift logs, record equipment performance, and report any incidents or maintenance activities.
• Support to shift manager in trouble shooting of plant problem and to capture the abnormalities during his rounds in shift abnormality register.

• A Welding Technician plays a critical role in various industries such as manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace, and energy, where welding is used to join materials together. They are responsible for performing welding tasks, ensuring safety, and maintaining the quality of welds, often under specific project requirements. Below are the essential skills, tools, and responsibilities typically required for the role of a Welding Technician:

  1. Welding Techniques and Skills

• Welding Processes: Expertise in various welding techniques, including:
  • MIG (Metal Inert Gas) Welding
  • TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) Welding
  • Stick Welding (SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Oxy-fuel Welding (Oxyacetylene)
  • Plasma Arc Welding
  • Submerged Arc Welding
  • Laser Welding
• Weld Joint Design: Understanding of different joint designs (e.g., butt joints, corner joints, T-joints) and their application for specific projects.
• Welding Positions: Proficiency in welding in various positions such as flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
• Weld Defect Identification: Knowledge of common welding defects (e.g., porosity, cracking, incomplete fusion) and how to avoid or repair them.

• 2. Material Knowledge

• Metals and Alloys: Understanding of the properties of materials being welded, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, and nickel alloys.
• Material Preparation: Knowledge of how to properly clean, prepare, and cut materials for welding, ensuring that surface impurities such as rust, dirt, or oil are removed before welding.
• Heat Treatment: Familiarity with pre- and post-weld heat treatments, including stress-relieving and annealing processes, to minimize the risk of cracking or distortion in the welded materials.

• 3. Safety Protocols

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Knowledge and use of safety gear, including welding helmets, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, and hearing protection, to ensure safety during welding tasks.
• Workplace Safety: Adhering to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines or local safety standards, ensuring the welding area is well-ventilated, fire hazards are controlled, and electrical hazards are mitigated.
• Fire Prevention: Ability to implement and follow fire safety protocols, as welding can create sparks that pose fire risks.
• First Aid: Understanding of basic first aid, particularly in cases of burns or eye injuries, which are common in welding environments.

• 4. Welding Equipment and Tools

• Welding Machines: Proficiency in operating welding machines for different processes (e.g., MIG welders, TIG welders, stick welders), setting appropriate voltage, current, and wire feed speed for specific applications.
• Welding Consumables: Knowledge of consumables such as welding rods, wires, and shielding gases used for various welding processes.
• Cutting Equipment: Familiarity with cutting tools such as plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, and grinders for cutting and finishing metal surfaces.
• Measuring Instruments: Ability to use tools like micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and leveling devices to ensure precise measurements and weld placements.
• Angle Grinders and Sanding Tools: Used for surface preparation, cleaning, and post-weld finishing.

• 5. Quality Control and Inspection

• Weld Inspection: Understanding of weld inspection processes, including visual inspection, ultrasonic testing, X-ray inspection, and magnetic particle inspection to assess weld quality.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols, ensuring that the welds meet design specifications.
• Weld Testing: Ability to conduct tests on welds to ensure structural integrity and safety, including tensile tests, bend tests, and impact tests.
• Documentation: Recording welding parameters, inspection results, and quality reports for compliance and traceability.

• 6. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

• Troubleshooting: Ability to identify problems with equipment, materials, or welding techniques and implement solutions quickly and effectively.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to different welding environments, such as working with varying materials, joint configurations, and welding positions, while maintaining high-quality standards.

Desired candidate profile

A Welding Technician plays a critical role in various industries such as manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace, and energy, where welding is used to join materials together. They are responsible for performing welding tasks, ensuring safety, and maintaining the quality of welds, often under specific project requirements. Below are the essential skills, tools, and responsibilities typically required for the role of a Welding Technician:

1. Welding Techniques and Skills

• Welding Processes: Expertise in various welding techniques, including:
  • MIG (Metal Inert Gas) Welding
  • TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) Welding
  • Stick Welding (SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Oxy-fuel Welding (Oxyacetylene)
  • Plasma Arc Welding
  • Submerged Arc Welding
  • Laser Welding
• Weld Joint Design: Understanding of different joint designs (e.g., butt joints, corner joints, T-joints) and their application for specific projects.
• Welding Positions: Proficiency in welding in various positions such as flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
• Weld Defect Identification: Knowledge of common welding defects (e.g., porosity, cracking, incomplete fusion) and how to avoid or repair them.

2. Material Knowledge

• Metals and Alloys: Understanding of the properties of materials being welded, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, and nickel alloys.
• Material Preparation: Knowledge of how to properly clean, prepare, and cut materials for welding, ensuring that surface impurities such as rust, dirt, or oil are removed before welding.
• Heat Treatment: Familiarity with pre- and post-weld heat treatments, including stress-relieving and annealing processes, to minimize the risk of cracking or distortion in the welded materials.

3. Safety Protocols

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Knowledge and use of safety gear, including welding helmets, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, and hearing protection, to ensure safety during welding tasks.
• Workplace Safety: Adhering to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines or local safety standards, ensuring the welding area is well-ventilated, fire hazards are controlled, and electrical hazards are mitigated.
• Fire Prevention: Ability to implement and follow fire safety protocols, as welding can create sparks that pose fire risks.
• First Aid: Understanding of basic first aid, particularly in cases of burns or eye injuries, which are common in welding environments.

4. Welding Equipment and Tools

• Welding Machines: Proficiency in operating welding machines for different processes (e.g., MIG welders, TIG welders, stick welders), setting appropriate voltage, current, and wire feed speed for specific applications.
• Welding Consumables: Knowledge of consumables such as welding rods, wires, and shielding gases used for various welding processes.
• Cutting Equipment: Familiarity with cutting tools such as plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, and grinders for cutting and finishing metal surfaces.
• Measuring Instruments: Ability to use tools like micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and leveling devices to ensure precise measurements and weld placements.
• Angle Grinders and Sanding Tools: Used for surface preparation, cleaning, and post-weld finishing.

5. Quality Control and Inspection

• Weld Inspection: Understanding of weld inspection processes, including visual inspection, ultrasonic testing, X-ray inspection, and magnetic particle inspection to assess weld quality.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols, ensuring that the welds meet design specifications.
• Weld Testing: Ability to conduct tests on welds to ensure structural integrity and safety, including tensile tests, bend tests, and impact tests.
• Documentation: Recording welding parameters, inspection results, and quality reports for compliance and traceability.

6. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

• Troubleshooting: Ability to identify problems with equipment, materials, or welding techniques and implement solutions quickly and effectively.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to different welding environments, such as working with varying materials, joint configurations, and welding positions, while maintaining high-quality standards.