Becoming A Pipe Welder

Even though you can get life long illnesses or injuries, pipe welding is a well paid job if you can take on the risks of being one. The first thing you will read about is CRC pipe welding and when it started. The next thing you will read about is what to do before becoming a pipe welder. Another thing will be what it takes to become a pipe welder. After that you will learn about what the duties of a pipe welder are. Lastly you 'll learn what risks are involved with pipe welding. CRC Evans is the world leading company in on and offshore pipe welding.Pipeline welding, as we know it today, started in 1927 with the introduction of Lincoln’s Fleetweld 5 cellulosic electrode. The demand turned to using a semi-automatic CO2 gas metal arc welding …show more content…
A welder is responsible for deciding what things they will need to complete the weld and make sure it is properly done. Also a welder must be able to read blueprints and specifications to know where to make the weld. Aside from actually welding the person doing the welding is responsible for getting the pipe ready to weld and making sure all the equipment is working correctly. Maintaining equipment that is used is very important because it can affect how the weld turns out. The equipment should be checked before starting a job because if the equipment fails while you are working then it will cost you time and slow down the work site. Other things might not be able to be continued if your part isn 't done. Along with your equipment you also have to take care if your supplies, such as the electrodes. If an electrode gets wet or damaged in any way then it can’t be used and money get wasted and if will be your fault. Many pipe welders have a person that helps them or an apprentice. This person is also your responsibility and hiring them may also be up to you if it 's not up to the company you work for. You tell them what to do and often they make your job easier and can keep you safe while you are welding. If you are not welding in the field and you are in a building then you are responsible for moving any flammable things out of the way before you start welding. After you are done welding …show more content…
One of the first things you have to worry about it shock or electrocution. There are two ways you can be shocked, A/C or D/C. A/C stands for alternating current, it is the most dangerous because it can stop your heart and when shocked it can keep you from letting go of the cables that are shocking you. When getting shocked from an A/C current it is like getting punched multiple time and being shocked by a D/C current it is like being punched really hard one time. D/C stands for direct current because it does not alternate like A/C. If you had to choose one you would want to choose to get shocked by D/C because even though they can both kill you D/C does not cause as much damage as A/C. Another thing you have to worry about is the fumes from welding. Long exposure to these gases can cause serious health issues. These fumes and gases contain metal oxide compounds and base metal coatings which can very depending on what kind of metal you are welding on, some can be more dangerous than others. To avoid these fumes make sure you are in a well ventilated area or have exhaust to pull the fumes out. Besides the fumes and electrocution you also have to worry about fires and explosions. Fires can occur in many places when you are welding and also after you are welding. Things around you can catch fire from the sparks that come from you welding or a hot rod, so be careful where you put things. Another thing you