Journeyman pipe welder vs welder-fitter apprentice

Differences between journeyman pipe welder and welder-fitter apprentice duties and responsibilities

Journeyman pipe welder example responsibilities.

• Silver brazing, working on piping systems from high pressure to fire suppression systems.
• Fit up and weld pipe, blueprints, operate crane, forklift, torches and burn table
• Complete extensive training in rigging, tool safety, PPE, scaffolding, fall protection and others.
• Operate state-of-the-art production welding, brazing, and soldering equipment.
• Perform MIG and stick welds and erecting structural steel utilize for building skeletons including specific/ detail measurements for accuracy.
• Write JSA to identify the steps to do the job.
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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.