Description
Pipe welders assemble and install parts and components of pipelines for the transport of goods such as water, steam and chemicals through them. They interpret specs such as pneumatics, hydraulics, for installation on site according to the safety and production requirements.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
pipeline coating propertieshydraulicstypes of pipelinestechnical drawingsisometric perspectivesecurity requirements of goods transported via pipelinestypes of metal3D printing processmaintenance of printing machinesmaintenance operationsautomation technologyprinting on large scale machineshealth and safety hazards undergroundprinting materialsrigging terminologyroboticsmechanicsmechatronicsprinting techniquesmetal and metal ore products
Practical Skills
use measurement instrumentsprevent pipeline deteriorationuse metal bending techniquescooperate with colleaguesinspect pipelineswork with blacksmithing hand toolsoperate welding equipmentapply health and safety standardstest pipeline infrastructure operationsensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructuresfollow up pipeline integrity management prioritiesdetect flaws in pipeline infrastructureconsider the impact of material characteristics on pipeline flowsclear pipelinesguide drill pipesassemble manufactured pipeline partsoperate soldering equipmentperform follow-up on pipeline route serviceslay pipe installationuse wrenchesuse rigging equipmentmeasure parts of manufactured productsinstall metal gas pipingoperate sumpshandle chemicalsoperate hydraulic pumpsdetermine suitability of materialsperform water analysisoperate pumpsadjust feeder tubesoperate 3D computer graphics softwareoperate automated process controlfollow verbal instructionsdevelop assembly instructionsmaintain mechatronic equipmentlay sewer pipefollow written instructionsmaintain robotic equipmentinstall septic systemsoperate printing machineryoperate pumping equipmentrepair pipelineskeep task recordscast metalcomply with pipeline transport regulationsjoin metalsprepare copper gas-lines pipesread assembly drawingsheat metalsoperate forklifttransport pipes