Dual Wire Sub Arc Welder

American StaffCorp; Sapulpa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

American StaffCorp seeks a TEST - 1" Plate Test Dual Wire Submerged Arc Welder to operate heavy-duty mechanized welding equipment, feed two wires, and achieve deep penetration with high deposition rates.

The role requires 2–5 years with SAW equipment, and CW/CWI certification is preferred. Candidates should be able to read drawings, follow WPS, and work around large fabrications in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and operating charts.
• 2–5 years using automatic or semi-automatic submerged arc welders.
• CW or CWI certification preferred.
• Must wear PPE around large fabrication work.

Responsibilities

• Set up twin wires and calibrate welding parameters per WPS.
• Feed flux and manage flux hoppers to protect welds.
• Monitor process and adjust wire feed and travel speed in real time.
• Visually inspect welds and ensure conformance to blueprints.
• Perform post-weld cleaning and slag removal between passes.

Skills

Read drawings

Twin-wire SAW

Machine calibration

Quality inspection

Education

CW certification or CWI

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

TEST - 1\" Plate Test Dual Wire Submerged Arc (Subarc or SAW) Welder

operates heavy-duty mechanized welding equipment to fuse thick metal plates. They set up parameters to feed two consumable wires simultaneously into a single molten weld puddle beneath a blanket of granular flux. This role requires precision machine calibration for deep penetration and high deposition rates

Core Responsibilities

• Equipment Setup: Thread continuous twin wires through feed rolls, set electrode angles, and calibrate variables (current, voltage, travel speed) per Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Flux Management: Fill and direct hoppers to gravity-feed granular flux over the weld line, protecting the weld from atmospheric contamination.
• Operation & Monitoring: Monitor machines and adjust parameters in real-time to maintain synchronization between the wire feed and travel speed.
• Quality Control: Visually inspect welds and the surrounding metal for defects, and ensure adherence to project blueprints.
• Post-Weld Processing: Remove surplus fused slag, flux, and spatter using brushes, portable grinders, or power chippers between passes.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 2–5 years of experience operating automatic or semi-automatic submerged arc welding machinery in heavy manufacturing, shipbuilding, or pressure vessel fabrication.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and setup operating charts.
• Certifications: Certified Welder (CW) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is strongly preferred.
• Physical & Safety Requirements: Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and navigate around large, heavy structural fabrications.