Fabrication companies provide employment to a variety of welders. They offer welding services that range from the simple joining of joints to repair work of structural components. For specific welding jobs, companies may require the services of a structural welder.
What Are Structural Welders?
Structural welders focus on designing, erecting and repairing components that form segments of a framework or architectural structure. They are capable of doing everything from fabricating the diverse parts to assembling and joining them in the field. They offer a specialized service, working with a variety of welding equipment to achieve this ultimate goal.
Necessary skills for structural welders include:
Ability to use a variety of welding equipment
Capable of comprehensive knowledge of structural components and the materials comprising them
Can read blueprints
Understand technical drawings
Comprehend the specifications
Can work on the construction site as easily as they can operate in a fabrication shop
Structural welders know the Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) inside and out.
Beyond these welding services, a structural welder must be able to handle three related phases of their employment:
1. Preparation for The Job: This includes close and thorough examination of the equipment for job readiness and safety
2. Welding: Actually performing the functions required effectively, efficiently and correctly in and out of a fabrication shop
3. Post-Welding: Making sure to follow the right protocol as well as coming back for any repairs or alterations requested
These actions combine to make a welder an excellent candidate for diverse structural welding jobs.
Welding Services
From robotic to MIG and TIG, welding offers a variety of options. Welders know their craft. They understand which methods work with what metals and other materials. Their experience heightens their qualifications to ensure a fabrication shop can offer a variety of welding services to their customers, including structural welding, creating a solid and reliable basis for success in a highly competitive global marketplace.
