Keyword

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

TIG Welder

Minimum 10th standard pass

Certified training for Iron & Steel - Tungsten Inert Gas Welder (GTAW) (programme aligned to ISC/Q0807 released by Indian Iron and Steel Sector Skills Council of India)

In lieu of minimum qualification the incumbent should have 4-5 years of relevant work experience

The tasks an Tungsten Inert Gas Welder (GTAW) is expected to perform include:

Undertaking manual TIG (GTAW) welding for a range of standard welding jobs

Welding different materials like carbon, steel, aluminium, nickel, titanium, etc.

Preparing various joints including corner, butt, tee, etc.

Setting up and preparing operations interpreting the right information from the WPS

Well-versed with different types of fire extinguishers and their suitable uses in case of welding related fire

Knowledge of effects of exposure to welding fume

Adept in using various welding equipment

Knowledge of different types of power source

Proficient in comparing welding consumables for suitability for a range of given application

Adept with safe working practices and procedures to be followed when preparing and using TIG welding equipment

Proficient with different variants of the TIG welding

Adept in handling and storing gas cylinder

Well-versed with manual TIG welding process

Knowledge of different types of tungsten

Adept with different type, selection and application of filler wires and welding electrodes

Knowledge of reason for using shielding gases and type and application of the various gases and gas mixture

Adept in adjusting gas pressure and flow rates in relationship to the type of material being welded

Proficient with different types of welded joints to be produced

Knowledge of different terminology used for the various welding position like flat (PA) IG/1F, horizontal (PC) 2G, etc.

Proficient in preparing material in readiness for the welding activity

Adept in setting up and restraining the joint and the tools and technique to be used

Knowledge of various checks to be made before welding

Well-versed with effects of the electrical characteristics of the TIG welding arc

Proficient in controlling distortion such as welding sequence, deposition, etc.

Knowledge of problem that can occur with the welding activity

Well-versed in closing down the welding equipment safely and correctly

Proficient in checking welded joints for uniformity, alignment, position, weld size and profile

Knowledge of various process for visual examination of the welds for crack/defect

Proficient in carrying out non-destructive and destructive test

Well-versed with methods of removing a test piece of weld from a suitable position in the joint

Knowledge of all the safety practices and procedures to be followed while working

Training in:

Welding processes/fitment and precisions along with classification & coding of welding electrodes

Selection of tungsten rod composition, dia, gas requirement and purging

Basic welding metallurgy and weldability of ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Weld defects/distortion their stress, control, causes and remedies

Welding consumables and control of welding parameters based on welding material

Good communication skills

Good numerical and computation ability

Openness to learning

Planning and organising skills

Good vision

Detail-oriented

Problem solving attitude

Hardworking and persistent

It needs one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Travelling is not a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working hours are 9/10 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from factory to factory

Shift system maybe be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe

This job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Health risks include exposure to noise, toxic gas, heat, radiation, etc.

Occupational hazards include physical injury, burns, hearing problem, respiratory diseases, lungs diseases, heat stress, fatigue, etc.

For freshers INR 10,000 to INR 15,000 per month

For candidates with 1/2 years of experience - INR 15,000 to INR 25,000 per month

For candidates with over 2 years of experience - INR 25,000 to INR 35,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Indian Iron and Steel Sector

India is the fourth largest producer of crude steel and the largest producer of soft iron in the world. The steel sector in India is almost a century old, and exhibits significant economic importance due to rising demand by sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, and automobiles, in domestic as well as international markets. The level of per capita consumption of steel is an important determinant of the socio-economic development of the country. India?s per capita consumption in 2013 stood at around 57.8 kilograms. However, these figures are expected to rise with increased industrialisation throughout the country

The Indian steel industry is divided into primary and secondary sectors. The primary sector comprises a few large integrated steel providers producing billets, slabs and hot rolled coils. The secondary sector involves small units focused on the production of value-added products such as cold rolled coils, galvanised coils, angles, columns, beams and other re-rollers, and sponge iron units. Both sectors cater to different market segments.

The demand for steel in India is expected to rise by 4-5 per cent this year and will touch a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15 per cent after FY17. Given the government's high focus on jump starting stalled projects, followed by pushing large flagship projects, including the freight and industrial corridors, it is expected that India will begin moving back on the path of materials intensive growth by the end of this year.

Also, the recently released Union Budget 2014?15 has paved the way for the development of the Indian steel sector with proposals for the construction of 100 smart cities and changes in the MMRD Act. India?s ranking in the global list for production of crude steel is all set to improve with increasing demand for domestic consumption in the years to follow.

Steel production in India is expected to reach 275 million tonnes by 2020, making it the second largest producer in the world. Presently, the Indian iron and steel industry employs around 500,000 people, but with the growing demand for iron and steel and increase in number of production units the employment in Indian iron and steel industry is expected to increase especially for the profession like Tungsten Inert Gas Welder, etc.

Iron and steel plants across India

Iron and steel factories across India

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