WELD 203 Layout and Fabrication Techniques

• Use technical resources to access information regarding the installation, repair, and maintenance of welding and fabrication equipment
• Use technical resources to access information regarding welding and fabrication processes
• Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform welding/fabrication procedures
• Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment
• Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
• Use metallurgy principles to properly select material, tools, and equipment, and to perform welding tasks
• Read and follow blueprints
• Use math to make equipment adjustments/calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
• Prepare a work area to do layout and fabrication
• Select and safely set up layout and fabrication projects
• Store, transport, and handle all types of layout and fabrication equipment properly and safely
• Prepare metal for layout and fabrication projects
• Use proper welding tools and equipment to complete layout and fabrication projects
• Communicate with colleagues to determine steps to complete a fabrication project
• Assess and appropriately react to diverse needs of colleagues to complete a fabrication project
• Complete a resume, cover letter, job application, and job search as necessary

• be prepared for a range of entry-level positions as welder apprentices, welders, welder fabricators, welding fitters