IRONWORKER WELDER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
OF NORTH AMERICA
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Welding Procedure A1 PDF
The following rules will apply while in the welding area or performing a National
Ironworker Welder Qualification Test:
1. General Rules for Ironworkers Local 44 Welding Shop Facility
A. Any member of Local 44 may take a welders qualification test free of charge provided they meet the following specifications.
- Have a current book
- Have not failed a qualification test within past 6 months
- Have NOT had a prior test disqualified for rule or procedure violations within past 6 months
B. Any member of Local 44 or any outside member of the International Ironworkers Union may take a welders qualification test for a processing fee of $100.00 provided they meet the following specifications.
- Have a current book and (current stamp for non 44 members)
- Have practiced in the process and position for a period of 8 hours min.
2. Safety Rules
A. No one will be allowed in the welding area without suitable clothing.
B. Proper eye protection and personal protective gear will be worn at all times in the welding area.
C. All accidents or injuries, regardless of nature or severity, must be immediately reported to the test supervisor.
D. No Alcohol, Drug use or Tobacco Product use will be permitted within the facility
E. Always use the safety equipment provided as necessary.
F. Keep you weld booth clean periodically and clean up your mess when finished
G. Defective tools shall not be used and will be tagged for repair.
3. Testing Rules
A. While testing is in progress only the welder and the test supervisor will be allowed in the welding booth.
B. Absolutely No Power tools may be used for weld cleaning!!!!
C. Run off tabs will be used to insure that the finished weld will encompass the whole of the welded coupon. The start and termination of the weld area will be past the ends of the test coupons.
D. Use only the Electrodes provided for testing.
E. Please do not remove your test coupons from the positioner until a final inspection is made.
F. Use test coupons with the assigned test number for you and position prior to the start of welding.
G. Confine fit up tack welds to the weld area.
H. Arc strikes outside the weld zone will not be allowed and will invalidate the test.
I. Peening of the root pass or cover passes will not be allowed.
J. Excessive or deep chipping hammer marks and caulking of surface weld discontinuities will not be allowed and will invalidate the test.
