Instrument fitter vs welder-fitter apprentice

Differences between instrument fitter and welder-fitter apprentice duties and responsibilities

Instrument fitter example responsibilities.

• Cut, thread, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
• Assist with the calibration and installation transmitters, switches, and other instrumentation.
• Install flow meters, pressure transmitters, differential transmitters and pneumatic instrumentation.
• Use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles.
• Used JLG to access top of building.
• Follow proper PPE requirements as per site rules.
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Welder-fitter apprentice example responsibilities.

• Manage and run production parts through the brake.
• Used MIG and TIG welding to fit and weld hand rails and raise walk ways for barges
• Receive the qualification for flux & mig welding.
• Complete OSHA training, construction site hand signal training, forklift training, confine space training and lock-out tag-out training.
• Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Analyze specifications and decide on tooling according to knowledge of shop mathematics, metal properties and machining procedures.