Sub Arc Welder - Night Shift

American StaffCorp; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American StaffCorp in Claremore, OK seeks an experienced TEST - 1 Plate Test Dual Wire Submerged Arc Welder to operate heavy-duty SAW equipment, fusing thick metal plates with deep penetration and high deposition rates.

You will set up twin wires per WPS, monitor welds, inspect quality, and perform slag removal to ensure conformance with blueprints. Requires 2–5 years SAW experience; CW/CWI preferred, with proper PPE.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience operating automatic or semi-automatic submerged arc welding machinery in heavy manufacturing, shipbuilding, or pressure vessel fabrication.
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and setup operating charts.
• CW or CWI certification is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and navigate around large, heavy structural fabrications.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty mechanized SAW equipment to fuse thick plates.
• Set up continuous twin wires, adjust current/voltage/travel per WPS.
• Direct flux handling and maintain flux feed systems.
• Monitor weld parameters and ensure synchronization of wire feed and travel speed.
• Inspect welds and clean slag/flux between passes.

Skills

Twin-wire SAW welding

Technical drawing interpretation

WPS parameter setup

Education

CW or CWI certification (preferred)

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.