Job Description

**Position Title: **SAW Welder

**Skills Required:

**

**

**

Welder Shall have specialized in theSubmerged Arc welding (SAW) processsets up and operates automated or semi-automatic machinery to join heavy-duty pipe, primarily using granular flux and continuously fed electrodes. They are responsible for preparing pipe joints, setting welding parameters (current, voltage, speed), maintaining equipment, and inspecting high-penetration welds on materials like carbon steel.

**Knowledge level required:

**

• Ability to Read and write in English is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with minimum 5 years ofPipe welding experience with semi -automated SAW process.

**Position Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

**

• SAW Operations:Utilizing automated tractors or hand-held guns to perform submerged arc welding on pipes, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and deep-penetration welds.
• Set Up & Prep:Preparing, cleaning, and positioning pipe components according to blueprints or layouts, including setting up welding machines and flux management systems.
• Parameter Adjustment:Adjusting machine controls (voltage, amperage, wire feed, speed) to meet specific welding procedure specifications.
• Inspection & Cleaning:Removing solidified slag after welding, inspecting welds for defects, and recovering excess flux with vacuum systems.
• Safety Adherence:Strictly following safety procedures, wearing specialized gear, and working safely in industrial or fabrication shop environments.

Key Requirements & Skills

• SAW Expertise:Proven experience with submerged arc welding processes and equipment.
• Technical Skill:Proficiency in reading blueprints, pipe specifications, and welding symbols.
• Precision:Extreme attention to detail to ensure high-quality welds on thick-walled pipe.
• Tool Usage:Familiarity with welding machines, plasma cutters, and cleaning tools.

In addition to the above-mentioned tasks, he/she shall be responsible to do daily tasks as assigned by the plant head and Management Representative.

In absence of the Production supervisor, the employee will do tasks as assigned by the Plant Manager.