AGC Maine

Association

Welder - R&R

Competency-based occupation
Onet code: 51-4121.00

3

Years

55

Skills

432h

Related instruction
Classroom Instruction Topics
  • AGC Maine and Employer Training
  • KVCC
On-the-job Training
  • Technical Competencies
    • Air Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC-A) - Gouging: Set-up, adjust, and regulate air pressure, power source, torch
    • Air Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC-A) - Gouging: Identify appropriate electrode, proper current settings, and travel speed
    • Air Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC-A) - Gouging: Perform maintenance on CAC-A equipment
    • Oxy-Fuel Cutting: Set-up, adjust, and regulate tanks, hoses, and torch
    • Oxy-Fuel Cutting: Perform manual straight cutting
    • Oxy-Fuel Cutting: Perform manual bevel cutting
    • Oxy-Fuel Cutting: Perform manual washing
    • Oxy-Fuel Cutting: How to pierce
    • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W): Set-up, operate, and maintain S.M.A.W equipment
    • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W): Identify electrode
    • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W): Fillet weld plate in designed positions
    • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W): Groove weld plate in designated positions
    • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W): Weld pipe in the vertical and horizontal positions
    • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W): Cut and gouge using carbon arc-air method
    • Flux Cored Arc Welding (F.C.A.W): Set-up, operate, and maintain F.C.A.W equipment
    • Flux Cored Arc Welding (F.C.A.W): Identify electrode
    • Flux Cored Arc Welding (F.C.A.W): Fillet weld plate in designated positions
    • Flux Cored Arc Welding (F.C.A.W): Groove weld plate in designated positions
    • Flux Cored Arc Welding (F.C.A.W): Weld pipe in the designated positions
    • Tools and Equipment: Operate grinders, de-bur stock, rough removal of material
    • Tools and Equipment: Use and care for hand tools - wrenches, hammers, punches, pliers, etc.
    • Tools and Equipment: Use and care for measuring devices - tape measurers, rules, scales, caliper, dividers, etc.
    • Tools and Equipment: Use and care for precision instruments - micrometers, verniers, fixed gages, etc.
    • Fabrication and Assembly: Layout stock from blueprints, sketches, and templates
    • Fabrication and Assembly: Drill, ream, countersink, counter-bore, spot face, and tap holes using portable equipment
    • Fabrication and Assembly: Chip and grind material using handheld tools
    • Fabrication and Assembly: Set-up and target piping assemblies
    • Fabrication and Assembly: Basic rigging and crane signaling
  • Behavioral Competencies
    • Participation in team discussions/meetings
    • Focus in team discussions/meetings
    • Focus during independent work
    • Openness to new ideas and change
    • Ability to deal with ambiguity by exploring, asking questions, etc.
    • Knows when to ask for help
    • Able to demonstrate effective group presentation skills
    • Able to demonstrate effective one-on-one communication skills
    • Maintains an acceptable attendance record
    • Reports to work on time
    • Completes assigned tasks on time
    • Uses appropriate language
    • Demonstrates respect for customers, coworkers, and supervisors
    • Demonstrates trust, honesty, and integrity
    • Requests and performs work assignments without prompting
    • Appropriately cares for personal dress, grooming, and hygiene
    • Maintains a positive attitude
    • Cooperates with and assists coworkers
    • Follows instructions/directions
    • Able to work under supervision
    • Able to accept constructive feedback and criticism
    • Able to follow safety rules
    • Able to take care of equipment and workplace
    • Able to keep work area neat and clean
    • Able to meet supervisor’s work standards
    • Able to not let personal life interfere with work
    • Adheres to work policies, rules, and regulations
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