Typical Tasks:

1. Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
2. Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
3. Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
4. Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
5. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.