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• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)
• Three (3) years of SHIPYARD WELDING experience - REQUIRED
• FCAW Welding Process
• SMAW Welding Process
• Arc Gouging

*[Required Screenings: [Screenings/tests will be discussed with applicant.

[Job Description: *[OPEN ROOT TEST]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}

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

[Welder Test Instructions, Procedures, and Requirements]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}

• 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 reference
• Instructions to complete tests are outlined below
• MUST have the following equipment to complete test: Chipping Hammer, Gloves, 4" Grinder, Hood, Safety Glasses, Steel-toed Boots, Welding Stinger (Whip - 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

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• Coupons are laser cut ( NO grinding required)
• Wire wheel 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 end of plates

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• On the backside of coupons, apply weldment (as shown below) to backing tabs to ensure that coupons do not separate whilewelding
• Place four tack welds on coupons ONLY in the specified areas

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Once coupons are tacked together, mount coupons to the welding test booth jig

DO NOT

tack 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