Technical Assistant Welding

• Develop and review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Select appropriate welding processes, filler materials, and parameters based on material and design requirements.
• Ensure welding procedures comply with applicable standards and engineering specifications.
• Supervise welding activities during fabrication and assembly.
• Ensure welders follow approved procedures and maintain proper welding parameters.
• Monitor welding quality during production.
• Conduct Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) and ensure certification of welders.
• 8.Maintain records of welder qualifications and welding procedures.
• Coordinate with certification bodies if required.
• Coordinate with NDT Teams & Perform visual inspection of weld joints and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain welding documentation including WPS, PQR, WQT records, weld maps, and inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards such as ASME, AWS, ISO, or project-specific specifications.
• Investigate welding defects and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
• Optimize welding parameters and procedures for improved quality and productivity.

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Welding Engineering (core requirement).
• Specialized certification in welding standards such as ASME, AWS, ISO, or equivalent.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Welding Engineer certification from recognized bodies (e.g., AWS, TWI) strongly preferred.
• Training in NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods (RT, UT, PT, MT) adds strong value.
• Knowledge of WPS, PQR, WQT documentation and compliance requirements.

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The Technical Assistant Welding role supports welding procedure development, production oversight, qualification, inspection, and documentation for fabrication and assembly. It also addresses welding defects and process improvements while ensuring work meets applicable engineering codes and specifications.

Role at a glance

Skills mentioned

What you will likely work on

• Prepare and review WPS and PQR documentation, selecting processes, filler materials, and parameters for material and design needs.
• Oversee welding during fabrication and assembly, checking adherence to approved procedures and parameters.
• Monitor production weld quality and conduct visual inspection of joints with NDT teams.
• Administer welder qualification tests and maintain qualification and certification records.
• Maintain weld maps, inspection reports, procedure records, and related quality documentation.
• Apply relevant codes and project specifications, coordinating with certification bodies when needed.
• Investigate weld defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Refine welding procedures and parameters to improve quality and productivity.

Good fit signals

• Has a Diploma, B.E., or B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Welding Engineering.
• Understands WPS, PQR, WQT records, and welding compliance requirements.
• Can select welding methods and parameters based on material and design considerations.
• Has relevant welding-standard certification; CWI or Welding Engineer credentials are preferred.
• Training in NDT methods such as RT, UT, PT, or MT is an added advantage.