331132 Pressure Welder

Role overview

Assembles, welds and repairs pressure vessels and pipes to relevant standards.

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Tasks

• Reads and interprets blueprints and technical specifications to determine appropriate welding techniques for pressurised systems
• Examines welds for width of bead, penetration and precision, and performs necessary repairs or reworks
• Shapes, bends, cleans and smooths metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating, hammering, filing and chiselling
• Welds pressurised pipelines used for transporting oil, gas and other high-pressure substances
• Conducts tests on welds to ensure there are no leaks in the pressurised systems
• Applies post-weld treatments to relieve stress and enhance the strength of the welded joints on pressure-containing equipment

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