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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]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}