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1316 - Metal Worker

Summary

Metal Workers examine drawings and work orders; determine sequence of operations, materials, tools, equipment, time, and personnel required.

Duties include selection of proper stock, and set up of work on welding equipment to include the automated Water Jet cutting system.

The control of quality and accuracy is met by the welder’s use of Non-destructive inspection techniques that include liquid penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing.

They also perform installation, operation, maintenance and repair of metalworking, and welding equipment and material.

Prerequisites

Meet the physical requirements of reference (ax).

Must possess a GT score of 90 or MM score of 90 or higher.

Normal color perception test w/PIP (12 out of 14 correct) or farnsworth lantern (FALANT).

Requirements

Complete the Basic Metal Workers Course (A141326) Marine Corps Detachment, U.S.

Army Ordnance School, Ft Lee, VA.

POI CID

A141326

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (l), Marine Corps Engineer and Utilities Training and Readiness Manual.

Related SOC Title & Code

Welders, Cutters, Solders, and Brazer Workers 51-4121.

Sheet Metal Workers 47-2211.

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 47-1011.

Welding, Soldering and Brazing Workers 51-4120.

Aircraft Welder, 6043.