Occupation

331132 Pressure Welder

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

331132 Pressure Welder

Assembles, welds and repairs pressure vessels and pipes to relevant standards.

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Reads and interprets blueprints and technical specifications to determine appropriate welding techniques for pressurised systems
  • Examines welds for width of bead, penetration and precision, and performs necessary repairs or reworks
  • Shapes, bends, cleans and smooths metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating, hammering, filing and chiselling
  • Welds pressurised pipelines used for transporting oil, gas and other high-pressure substances
  • Conducts tests on welds to ensure there are no leaks in the pressurised systems
  • Applies post-weld treatments to relieve stress and enhance the strength of the welded joints on pressure-containing equipment