Welder-fitter apprentice vs welder fitter

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

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.

Welder fitter example responsibilities.

• Manage and run production parts through the brake.
• Align parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.
• Align and fit according to specifications using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars and hammers.
• Weld and fit per drawing: GTAW aluminum, stainless, steel, and copper-nickel pipe.
• Fabricate parts and equipment using GTAW process on thin metals such as aluminum & other precious metals.
• Manufacture mobile home frames using fixtures, heat beam for a perfect chamber while applying welding procedures of SMAW and GMAW.
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