Welder
Welder & Coded Welder
Welding is a skilled role that can be based either within a workshop environment or based on site. As a Welder there are various types of welding methods available these include:
MIG Welding - Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
TIG Welding - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Stick Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Flux Core Welding - Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Positional Welds ASME IX & 6G
Welding is separated up into different positions. To become a coded welder you will need to be coded in these positions prior to working on a project, this will be based on a pre-approved process for the project usually completed by the project manager within the engineering company.
Plate Welding
In plate welding there are 4 positions
– 1G (Flat Welding Position).
– 2G (Horizontal Welding Position).
– 3G (Vertical Welding Position).
– 4G (Welding Position Overhead or Overhead)
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Pipe Welding
In pipe welding there are additional positions and complexity to be taken into account they are as follows:
1G Pipe Welding (Horizontal Pipe & Horizontal Welding Position).
2G Pipe Welding (Vertical Pipe & Horizontal Welding Position).
5G Pipe Welding(Horozontal Fixed Pipe & Vertical Welding Position).
6G Pipe Welding(45 degree Fixed Pipe)
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6G welders are in the highest demand and are highly skilled welders, some contractors will complete their own ASME IX or BS EN test, however most contractors will complete a weld test prior to the start of each project. By completing a 6G weld test this will cover you for all of the other positions as well.