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Overview

This National Guard position is for a WELDER - TITLE 32, which involves performing various welding duties as part of the KY MATES, National Guard.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding duties using electric, acetylene, and/or inert gas shielded welding processes.
  • Pre-heat, braze, tack weld, flame cut, pressure weld, and heat treat metal items.
  • Use templates, jigs, blueprints, and other guides to repair, modify, or fabricate metal items.
  • Make a variety of joints using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions on equipment.
  • Weld or reinforce heavy armor plate.
  • Perform precision welding on jigs, dies, engineering, and automotive equipment.
  • Braise dissimilar metals and flame cut metal to size for fabrication.
  • Utilize sheet metal tools and equipment for repairs and fabrication.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
  • Lay out, position, and clamp work.
  • Select type of rod and size of tip for welding.
  • Determine heat necessary and adjust equipment accordingly.
  • Maintain proper speed, flame motion, tip and angle for desired welding pattern.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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