Welding Technology Technical Standards

Ability is sufficient for classroom, lab, or work in an industry situation.

Be able to understand orders, instructions, and descriptions.

Be able to read and comprehend technical manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and warning labels in English

• Develop plans for fabrication and foresee problems.
• Determine appropriate materials and tools for operations.
• Capable of making precise measurements with tape, rules, calipers, etc.
• Interpret scan tool/test results as being within normal or abnormal perimeter.
• Apply logic and technical knowledge to current situation or problem.

• Establish and maintain mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, and other professionals.
• Demonstrate time management skills.
• Be able to work alone or in a group and stay focused on the current task.

Effective communication with others, both verbally and in writing.

Be able to communicate with others effectively in English and to accurately gather, disseminate, and clarify specific information.

• Demonstrate active listening skills.
• Speak clearly to others regarding specific tasks.
• Read, comprehend, and communicate information in service manual to instructor and other students.
• Comprehend/follow written and verbal instructions.

Function and adapt to circumstances including highly stressful or rapidly changing situations.

Abilities sufficient to be productive in a classroom, lab, or industry situation.

• Solves personal and interpersonal problems.
• Ability to effectively handle stress and continue to function safely in a variety of situations and interactions.
• Balances internal needs and external demands.
• Recognizes personal limitations and requests assistance as appropriate.
• Be able to cope with deadlines.
• Respond appropriately to constructive feedback.

• Steady hand movements.
• Precises control of the torch angle and distance from the workpiece.
• Coordinate movement along the weld seam.
• Be able to physically adjust body position/posture to maintain stability and access difficult to reach areas while performing the weld.

Ability to interpret and respond to sounds associated with welding processes.

Must be comfortable working in an environment with loud noises.

• Distinguish the sound of the welding arc while assessing its stability and intensity.
• Identify any irregularities or changes in the sound that may indicate issues such as improper welding parameters or insufficient gas flow.

• Observe the appearance of the weld pool.
• Assess weld bead shape and size.
• Detect imperfections or discontinuities in the welded joint.

• Ensure proper contact between the electrode and the workpiece.
• Be able to determine hot or cold temperatures; avoid overheating or underheating materials.
• Inspect components for wear or failure by touch.

Ability to tolerate temperature, humidity, ventilation, and presence of contaminants.

Able to wear the appropriate and required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in the performance of specific duties and as required by the industry.

Must be able to function safely under varying environmental factors.

• Practice standard safety precautions.
• Be able to wear the appropriate and required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, gloves, face mask, reflective vest, and safety harnesses for long periods of time as required in the performance of specific duties as required by the industry.
• Must be able to work indoors or outdoors, in variable weather conditions, and both hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to work in an environment containing hazards that include sharp objects, moving equipment, trip hazards, and uneven surfaces.
• Must maintain focus and productivity in a noisy classroom, lab, or workplace.

Emotional stability sufficient to maintain composure in stressful situations and assume responsibility/accountability for actions.

Ability to demonstrate professional behaviors and a strong work ethic.

• Adapt rapidly to changing environment and/or stress.
• Calmly receive feedback.
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity beyond reproach.
• Demonstrate flexibility to calmly change course in the middle of an assignment.